The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·11001·Announced 2010-10-05

Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Eastern America Trio Products Inc. is recalling Trisonic compact fluorescent light bulbs because they can overheat and catch fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported incidents including two fires that resulted in property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y., is recalling Trisonic 15-, 20-, 22- and 25-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs. The recall involves model numbers TS-EN 15W/SP, TS-EN 20W/SP, TS-CFL 22WB, and TS-EN 25W/SP printed on the base of the bulb. The bulbs were manufactured in China.

The company is recalling the light bulbs because they can overheat and catch fire. The firm has received four reports of incidents, including two fires that resulted in minor property damage.

The recalled bulbs were sold at discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut from January 2008 to December 2008 for between $1 and $1.50. Approximately 124,000 units were distributed. Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Manufacturer
Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
124,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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