CPSC2011-05-10
Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard
Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.
Hazard
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50
Affected count
About 317,000
Injuries reported
Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one incident, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other reported incident resulted in a residential fire.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Light Bulbs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Telstar Products toll-free at (888) 828-1680 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.telstarpro.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Telstar-Recalls-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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