CPSC2018-03-29
H-E-B Recalls Halogen Lightbulbs Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
Parkway Trading and Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas (an HEB company)
Hazard
The halogen light bulbs can shatter while in use in a lamp or light fixture, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled halogen light bulbs and return them to H-E-B for a full refund.
Sold at
H-E-B stores in Texas or online at www.heb.com from August 2015 to December 2017 for about $2.20 (for 2 pack) and $4 (for 4 pack).
Affected count
About 2.5 million
Injuries reported
The firm has received 14 reports of the light bulbs shattering while in a lamp or light fixture. One consumer had a cut on his hand, and another had a burn to his hand and cuts on his foot.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
GTC halogen light bulbs
Consumer contact
H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.heb.com and click on Product Recalls under the Customer Service heading at the bottom of the homepage for more information
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/H-E-B-Recalls-Halogen-Lightbulbs-Due-to-Laceration-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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