CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-12-08 · 05064
Hazards
The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05064
Date
2004-12-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).
Country of manufacture
China
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.