CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Active Recall Announced December 8, 2004 CPSC #05064

Quick answer

CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs is CPSC recall #05064, announced on December 8, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032. The remedy is consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact technical consumer products for a free replacement or gift card.. Affected brand: Technical Consumer Products Inc..

Hazard

The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.

Affected products

3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs

Recalled brands

Technical Consumer Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.

Recall date

December 8, 2004

Categories

Lights & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05064?

CPSC recall #05064 covers CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 8, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.

What is the remedy for recall #05064?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05064 is consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact technical consumer products for a free replacement or gift card.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Technical-Consumer-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fluorescent-Light-Bulbs-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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