CPSC2003-01-30
CPSC, Cooper Lighting Warn About 500-Watt Halogen Bulbs
Cooper Lighting Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Hazard
These 500-watt light bulbs generate very high temperatures, compared to incandescent and lower wattage halogen bulbs and can start a fire, if they come in contact with curtains, clothes or other flammable material. These bulbs are intended for use in outdoor work lights and flood lamps. To meet the current Underwriters Laboratories standard, halogen torchiere floor lamps must be equipped with a protective glass or wire guard and have a halogen bulb that is 300 watts or less.
Remedy
Cooper has asked retailers to add the label to bulb packaging currently on store shelves and new 500-watt halogen bulbs will contain the label. Consumers currently using these 500-watt bulbs in a torchiere or indoor residential fixture should remove them immediately. Consumers can continue to use the 500-watt halogen bulbs in work lights, flood lamps, and similar outdoor fixtures.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Lowe's and smaller retail outlets nationwide sold these 500-watt halogen bulbs, between January 1999 and October 2002, for about $4.
Affected count
Nearly 600,000
Injuries reported
While Cooper has not received any reports of fires or injuries, the CPSC is aware of at least 290 fires and 25 deaths since 1992, involving halogen torchiere floor lamps.
Products
Regent 500-watt halogen bulbs
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7145 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.cooperlighting.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Cooper-Lighting-Warn-About-500-Watt-Halogen-Bulbs-Don't want to check this manually?
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