CPSC2004-12-08
CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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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.
Sold at
Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).
Affected count
About 158,000
Injuries reported
Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs
Consumer contact
Call Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Technical-Consumer-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fluorescent-Light-Bulbs-Don't want to check this manually?
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