Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard
USTelstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names. The bulbs were sold in two styles: spiral and the "3-Us" shape. The Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model number LB-1020 and LB-1023 printed on the packaging. The Electra bulbs were sold in 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38 and 40 watts with model numbers LB-18, LB-20, LB-23, LB-26, LB-28, LB-30, LB-1018, LB-1020, LB-1023, LB-1026, LB-1134, LB-1136, LB-1138 and LB-1140 printed on the packaging. "CE 110V," "China" and the wattage number are printed on the bulb.
Affected Products
Light Bulbs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Telstar-Recalls-Energy-Saving-Light-Bulbs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/11219a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled spiral shaped lightbulb |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/11219b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 3-U shaped lightbulb |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/11219c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Telstar (Division of Sprint International Inc.) company logo |
| Hazards › Name | The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one incident, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other reported incident resulted in a residential fire. |
| Products › Name | Light Bulbs |
| Products › Type | Light Bulbs |
| Products › Category I D | 67802 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 317,000 |
| Recall I D | 672 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50 |
| Recall Date | 2011-05-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names. The bulbs were sold in two styles: spiral and the "3-Us" shape. The Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model number LB-1020 and LB-1023 printed on the packaging. The Electra bulbs were sold in 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38 and 40 watts with model numbers LB-18, LB-20, LB-23, LB-26, LB-28, LB-30, LB-1018, LB-1020, LB-1023, LB-1026, LB-1134, LB-1136, LB-1138 and LB-1140 printed on the packaging. "CE 110V," "China" and the wattage number are printed on the bulb. |
| Recall Number | 11219 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Telstar Products toll-free at (888) 828-1680 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.telstarpro.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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