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
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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