The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
About 158,000
Call Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 158,000 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs. The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Name of product: 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs
Units: About 158,000
Manufacturer/Distributor: Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio
Hazard: The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Sold at: Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.
Consumer Contact: Call Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.
Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.
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