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Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #11219, announced on May 10, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Affected brand: Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc..
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.
Affected products
Light Bulbs
Recalled brands
Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recall date
May 10, 2011
CPSC recall #11219 covers Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 10, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #11219 is consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Telstar-Recalls-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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