CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Recalled December 8, 2004 · CPSC recall 05064 · Technical Consumer Products

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.

Units

About 158,000

Incidents / injuries

Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.

Contact

Call Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs

Manufacturer(s)

Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio

Retailers

Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →