Technical Consumer Products Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 158,000
- Reports
- 16
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10–$19
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio
Incident log
Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.
Call Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 08 2004; last revised AUG 29 2024.
