3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs

Date

Dec. 8, 2004

Manufacturer

Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio

CPSC title

CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Products

3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs

Description

The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.

Hazard

The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.

Units

About 158,000

Injuries reported

Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).

Made in

China

Consumer contact

Call Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall number

05064

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.