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Fire / OverheatingMay 10, 2011CPSC #11219

Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Lighting
Units affected
317,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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

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

Injuries

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50

Photos

Recalled spiral shaped lightbulbRecalled 3-U shaped lightbulbTelstar (Division of Sprint International Inc.) company logo
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