Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 10, 2011 CPSC #11219

Quick answer

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..

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.

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

Categories

Light Bulbs

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11219?

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.

What is the remedy for recall #11219?

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.

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

If you sell Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard 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/2011/Telstar-Recalls-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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