CPSC2004-10-12
CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
Hazard
The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Various 99¢ stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99.
Affected count
About 81,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Teng Fei Trading Inc. collect at (718) 888-7000 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Teng-Fei-Trading-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-Don't want to check this manually?
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