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Meijer Recalls December Home Branded "Candelabra" Style Light Bulbs Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled February 1, 2024 · CPSC recall 24099 · Meijer
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
Refund
Units
About 19,200
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
This recall involves December Home branded candelabra style incandescent replacement light bulbs. The light bulbs have a metallic threaded base and glass shell. December Home is printed on the product packaging. They were sold in packages of one, two or three light bulbs.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and return them to Meijer for a full refund.
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.
Product
DECEMBER HOME® Replacement Light Bulbs
Imported by
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Retailers
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.
Made in
Vietnam
UPC
70882069258 · 76023636133 · 76023636134 · 76023636135
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →