Product Recall Number: 11-219
Why was Light Bulbs recalled?
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 11-219
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-05-09
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Light Bulbs
Description: This recall involves energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names. The bulbs were sold in two styles: spiral and the "3-Us" shape. The Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model number LB-1020 and LB-1023 printed on the packaging. The Electra bulbs were sold in 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38 and 40 watts with model numbers LB-18, LB-20, LB-23, LB-26, LB-28, LB-30, LB-1018, LB-1020, LB-1023, LB-1026, LB-1134, LB-1136, LB-1138 and LB-1140 printed on the packaging. "CE 110V," "China" and the wattage number are printed on the bulb.
Hazard Description: The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 317,000
Incidents: Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one incident, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other reported incident resulted in a residential fire.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold At: Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed