CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores

Recalled January 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05529 · Sauder Woodworking

Hazard

Some of the bulbs have imploded or broken apart within the first several minutes after they are first illuminated. Broken glass particles pose a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

The retailer has a record of all product purchasers. The product purchasers will be contacted directly, provided with replacement light bulbs, and instructed to discard the originally supplied bulbs.

Units

About 22,600

Incidents / injuries

There have been 12 reports of bulb failures. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled 40-Watt "Type R" incandescent mini spot-light bulbs were included in two- and three-lamp accent lights in certain furniture hutch items manufactured by Sauder Woodworking Co. The furniture hutch models involved are: Model 9386 - Uses the three-lamp kit Model 9549 - Uses the two-lamp kit Model 9509 - Uses the two-lamp kit

What to do

The retailer has a record of all product purchasers. The product purchasers will be contacted directly, provided with replacement light bulbs, and instructed to discard the originally supplied bulbs.

Contact

Calls should be directed to Sauder Customer Service at (800) 523-3987, 7-11pm (ET) Mon-Fri, 9-5pm (ET) on Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.sauder.com

Product

40-Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs

Manufacturer(s)

Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Retailers

The hutches were sold at select Office Depot stores, from October 2004 through November 2004, for between $160 and $300.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →