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Recall 11219 — Light Bulbs

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-05-10

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
11219
Date of alert
2011-05-10
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Telstar-Recalls-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-Due-

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