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CPSCRecalled Aug 4, 2004 · #04192

CPSC, Osram Sylvania Products Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs

Hazard

The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture.

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Description

The recalled 60-watt B10 medium base light bulbs were sold in packages of two or four units. The bulbs are clear. Some were packaged as "Ceiling Fan" and "Double Life" light bulbs. "SYLVANIA" is printed on the front of the packaging and on the bulb base. The bulbs involved have a UPC bar code on the back of the package, ending in the following five digits: 13323, 13329, 13333, 13442, 13445, 13454, 13565, 13650, and 13721.

Product details

Product
60-watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs
Type
Lights & Accessories
Manufacturer
Osram Sylvania Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Home improvement centers, grocery, drug and discount department stores, from September 2002 through June 2004, for between $2 and $4.
Made in
United States

What you should do

If the bulb is broken, consumers should first unplug the light fixture or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting to remove the bulb. Cloth or leather gloves should also be worn to prevent cuts or scratches during bulb removal. Remove the light bulbs from any fixture where they are installed and contact OSRAM Sylvania for free replacement bulbs.

View the official CPSC notice