CPSC2005-01-13
CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores
Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
Some of the bulbs have imploded or broken apart within the first several minutes after they are first illuminated. Broken glass particles pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
The retailer has a record of all product purchasers. The product purchasers will be contacted directly, provided with replacement light bulbs, and instructed to discard the originally supplied bulbs.
Sold at
The hutches were sold at select Office Depot stores, from October 2004 through November 2004, for between $160 and $300.
Affected count
About 22,600
Injuries reported
There have been 12 reports of bulb failures. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
40-Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs
Consumer contact
Calls should be directed to Sauder Customer Service at (800) 523-3987, 7-11pm (ET) Mon-Fri, 9-5pm (ET) on Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.sauder.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Sauder-Woodworking-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Mini-Spot-light-Bulbs-in-Furniture-Hutches-Sold-At-Office-Depot-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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