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CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Recalled October 12, 2004 · CPSC recall 05005 · Teng Fei Trading
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units
About 81,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
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.
Product
Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Imported by
Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
Retailers
Various 99¢ stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →