Osram Sylvania Recalls 5.6 Million 60-Watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs
Osram Sylvania is recalling 5.6 million 60-watt B10 décor light bulbs because the glass can separate from the base and break, posing risks of cuts, burns, and electric shock.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (29 reports of minor cuts or burns), fitting the High severity criterion for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe harm.
Plain-English summary
Osram Sylvania Products Inc. is recalling approximately 5.6 million 60-watt B10 medium base décor light bulbs. The recalled bulbs are clear and were sold in packages of two or four units. Some were packaged as "Ceiling Fan" and "Double Life" light bulbs. "SYLVANIA" is printed on the front of the packaging and on the bulb base. The bulbs involved have a UPC bar code on the back of the package ending in one of the following five digits: 13323, 13329, 13333, 13442, 13445, 13454, 13565, 13650, or 13721.
The recall was initiated because the glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. This defect presents a laceration injury hazard from broken glass, a burn injury hazard from hot broken bulbs, and an electric shock hazard if the exposed filament is handled while power remains applied to the fixture. Osram Sylvania has received 119 reports of the glass bulbs breaking, including 29 reports of minor cuts or burns from consumers picking up broken glass from a hot bulb.
The bulbs were sold at home improvement centers, grocery, drug, and discount department stores from September 2002 through June 2004 for between $2 and $4. Consumers should remove the light bulbs from any fixture where they are installed and contact Osram Sylvania for free replacement bulbs. If a bulb is broken, consumers should first unplug the light fixture or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting to remove the bulb. Cloth or leather gloves should be worn to prevent cuts or scratches during bulb removal. Consumers can call Osram Sylvania toll-free at (877) 423-3772 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- 60-watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs
- Manufacturer
- Osram Sylvania Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lighting
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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