Recall of the Week: Telstar and Electra brand light bulbs due to fire hazard
May 15, 2011
By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist About 317,000 light bulbs are being recalled by Telstar Products, doing business as Sprint International Inc.
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other caused a residential fire.
The 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.
Manufactured in China, the light bulbs were sold at discount stores in New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for $1 to $1.50
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund, advises Telstar and the U.S. Consumer Product Commission in a statement.
For additional information, contact Telstar Products 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. For details on other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
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