CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Published: October 12, 2004Recall ID: 05005Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
These Teng Fei Energy Saving light bulbs are white, compact fluorescent bulbs. The recall includes model numbers T6112, T6113, T6114, and T6115. The model number is written on the packaging only. "Teng Fei 110-127V 50/60Hz" is written on the bulb.
Affected Products
Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Teng-Fei-Trading-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs- |
| Title | CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/teng-fei-lightbulb.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulb |
| Hazards › Name | The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 81,000 |
| Recall I D | 2792 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Various 99¢ stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99. |
| Recall Date | 2004-10-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | These Teng Fei Energy Saving light bulbs are white, compact fluorescent bulbs. The recall includes model numbers T6112, T6113, T6114, and T6115. The model number is written on the packaging only. "Teng Fei 110-127V 50/60Hz" is written on the bulb. |
| Recall Number | 05005 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Teng Fei Trading Inc. collect at (718) 888-7000 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |