Technical Consumer Products Recalls 3-Way Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Technical Consumer Products is recalling 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs sold as Commercial Electric and DuraBright due to overheating and spark hazards.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (overheating and sparking bulbs) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Technical Consumer Products Inc. is recalling approximately 158,000 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs. The recalled 32-watt bulbs, which provide 40, 75, or 150-watt output, were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric and DuraBright. The bulbs are about seven inches high and feature a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. Specific item numbers included in the recall are 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.
The recall was issued because the bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs, but no injuries have been reported.
The bulbs were sold nationwide at Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware from April 2004 through November 2004 for approximately $10 for a single pack or $19 for a double pack. Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, for a free replacement or gift card.
The recalled product
- Product
- 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lighting
- Affected units
- 158,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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