The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18131·Announced 2018-03-29

H-E-B Recalls GTC Halogen Light Bulbs Due to Shattering Risk

H-E-B is recalling GTC halogen light bulbs because they can shatter while in use, posing laceration and fire 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 (shattering bulbs) with reported injuries (lacerations and burns) but no reported deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

H-E-B is recalling approximately 2.5 million GTC halogen light bulbs sold in packages of 2 or 4. The bulbs were sold in 25, 40, 60, 75, or 100 watt varieties in clear or soft white colors. The product was sold at H-E-B stores in Texas or online from August 2015 to December 2017.

The recall is being issued because the light bulbs can shatter while in use in a lamp or light fixture, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers. The firm has received 14 reports of the bulbs shattering. One consumer reported a cut on his hand, and another reported a burn to his hand and cuts on his foot.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled halogen light bulbs and return them to H-E-B for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the Product Recalls section on the H-E-B website.

The recalled product

Product
GTC halogen light bulbs
Manufacturer
Parkway Trading and Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas (an HEB company)
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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