The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·24099·Announced 2024-02-01

Meijer December Home Light Bulbs Recalled for Burst Hazard

Meijer is recalling December Home branded candelabra-style light bulbs because some packages contain 3V bulbs instead of the labeled 120V versions. When a 3V bulb is used in a 120V fixture, it can burst, creating a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source states no injuries have been reported, and only one incident of a short circuit has occurred with no resulting harm. The hazard is potential rather than actualized, and the voluntary recall with a straightforward remedy (refund) indicates a precautionary measure.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution Inc. is recalling about 19,200 DECEMBER HOME® branded candelabra-style incandescent replacement light bulbs. The recalled light bulbs have a metallic threaded base and glass shell and were sold in packages of one, two, or three bulbs.

Some packages contain 3V bulbs intended for battery-powered fixtures instead of the 120V versions as labeled on the packaging. If a 3V bulb is used in a 120V fixture, it can burst, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

The light bulbs were sold at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Wisconsin from October 2023 through November 2023 for about $1.50 (for packages of one or two bulbs) or $2 (for packages of three bulbs). The firm has received one report of an incident involving a 3V bulb used in a 120V fixture resulting in a short circuit, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and return them to Meijer for a full refund. For more information, contact Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or visit www.meijer.com/product-recalls or click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of www.meijer.com.

The recalled product

Product
DECEMBER HOME® Replacement Light Bulbs
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting / Light Bulbs
Hazard
  • burst-hazard
  • laceration
  • product-mislabeling
Affected units
19,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (4)

  • 70882069258
  • 76023636133
  • 76023636134
  • 76023636135

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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