Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2004-12-21
As described by Health Canada Consumer Product Safety: Archived – Health Canada advises the Canadian public to check for potentially dangerous light bulbs
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Reported risk: Health Canada is advising the Canadian public to examine any compact fluorescent light bulbs they may have in their homes to determine if they may be of the GLOBE Mini-Spiral, 13 Watt variety. These bulbs may pose both fire and electrical shock hazards and consumers are advised to immediately stop using the products. Compact florescent bulbs are purchased by many consumers as an energy-efficient replacement for traditional home light bulbs. They are for use in socket-style fixtures, such as table lamps. The bulbs have a spiral shape. Some of the GLOBE Mini-Spiral, 13 Watt bulbs contain a non-Underwriters Laboratories (UL) compliant part, but nonetheless carry the UL certification stamp. By containing these non-compliant parts, the UL certification for the entire bulb has been invalidated.
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