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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-05-10

Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Light Bulbs

  • Brand Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Telstar is recalling energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. The recalled Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model numbers LB-1020 and LB-1023, available in spiral and "3-Us" shapes. 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. The bulbs have "CE 110V," "China," and the wattage number printed on them.

Consumers who have purchased these light bulbs should immediately stop using them and return the bulbs to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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