CPSC2024-02-01
Meijer Recalls December Home Branded "Candelabra" Style Light Bulbs Due to Laceration Hazard
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hazard
Some packages of the light bulbs can include 3V bulbs intended for battery powered fixtures instead of the 120V versions as labeled. If a 3V bulb is used in a 120V fixture, it can burst, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and return them to Meijer for a full refund.
Sold at
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin from October 2023 through November 2023 for about $1.50 for the packages of one or two bulbs, and $2 for the packages of three bulbs.
Affected count
About 19,200
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of an incident involving a 3V bulb used in a 120V fixture resulting in a "short out" in the fixture. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
DECEMBER HOME® Replacement Light Bulbs
Consumer contact
Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.meijer.com/product-recalls or www.meijer.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Meijer-Recalls-December-Home-Branded-Candelabra-Style-Light-Bulbs-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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