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

U.S. CPSCBurnsSold on The Home DepotDec 8, 2004
Recalled DuraBright lightbulb
Recalled DuraBright lightbulb
Recalled Commercial Electric lightbulbs
Recalled Commercial Electric lightbulbs

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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 on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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