CPSC, Osram Sylvania Products Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-08-04 · 04192
Hazards
The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture.
Recall
Number
04192
Date
2004-08-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
60-watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Osram Sylvania Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Home improvement centers, grocery, drug and discount department stores, from September 2002 through June 2004, for between $2 and $4.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled 60-watt B10 medium base light bulbs were sold in packages of two or four units. The bulbs are clear. Some were packaged as "Ceiling Fan" and "Double Life" light bulbs. "SYLVANIA" is printed on the front of the packaging and on the bulb base. The bulbs involved have a UPC bar code on the back of the package, ending in the following five digits: 13323, 13329, 13333, 13442, 13445, 13454, 13565, 13650, and 13721.