CPSC, Osram Sylvania Products Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Light
Bulbs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: 60 watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs
Units: 5.6 million
Manufacturer: Osram Sylvania Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Osram Sylvania has received 119 reports of the glass
bulbs breaking, including 29 reports of minor cuts or burns from
consumers picking up broken glass from a hot bulb.
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.
Sold at: Home improvement centers, grocery, drug and discount department
stores from September 2002 through June 2004 for between $2 and $4.
Manufactured in: U.S.
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: Call Osram Sylvania toll-free at (877) 423-3772
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.