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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2018-03-29

H-E-B Recalls Halogen Lightbulbs Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Is my product affected?

GTC halogen light bulbs

  • Brand Parkway Trading and Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas (an HEB company)

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

What happened

H-E-B is recalling GTC halogen light bulbs that can shatter while in use, creating risks of cuts and fires. The recalled bulbs come in packages of 2 or 4 and are available in 25, 40, 60, 75, or 100 watt varieties in clear or soft white colors. The bulbs measure approximately 4.5 inches long and 2.375 inches in diameter, have "GTC" printed on top with wattage and lumens information, and are sold in blue and red cardboard boxes labeled "GTC NATURAL LIGHT."

Only bulbs matching specific UPC codes listed in the recall are affected. Consumers who have purchased these bulbs should immediately stop using them and return them to H-E-B for a full refund.

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

Hazard

The halogen light bulbs can shatter while in use in a lamp or light fixture, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled halogen light bulbs and return them to H-E-B for a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves GTC halogen light bulbs. They were sold in packages of 2 or 4 bulbs. The bulb packages were sold in 25 watt, 40 watt, 60 watt, 75 watt, or 100 watt bulb varieties in either clear or soft white colors. The bulbs measure approximately 4.5 inches in length and 2.375 inches in diameter. The tops of the bulbs read "GTC" and include the wattage and lumens values. The bulbs are packaged in blue and red cardboard boxes that read: "GTC NATURAL LIGHT" across the top, along with the wattage and color of the bulb. The UPC codes are printed on the product packaging. Only bulbs with the following UPC codes are included in the recall: Product Name UPC GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR SW 4PK 4122043932 GTC A19 HAL 75W 1500HR SW 4PK 4122065268 GTC A19 HAL 100W 1500HR SW 4PK 4122017409 GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR CLR 4PK 4122017463 GTC A19 HAL 75W 1500HR CLR 4PK 4122017576 GTC A19 HAL 100W 1500HR CL 4PK 4122065608 GTC A19 HAL 40W 1500HR CLR 2P 4122084562 GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR CLR 2P 4122029652 GTC A19 HAL 75W 1500HR CLR 2PK 4122029783 GTC A19 HAL 100W 1500HR CL 2PK 4122065177 GTC A19 HAL 25W 1500HR SW 2PK 4122030062 GTC A19 HAL 40W 1500HR SW 2PK 4122017464 GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR SW 2PK 4122017397 GTC A19 HAL 75W 1500HR SW 2PK 4122065271 GTC A19 HAL 100W 1500HR SW 2PK 4122017418

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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