The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y., announced a voluntary recall of 124,000 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs.
Hazard: Light bulb may overheat and catch fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of incidents, including two fires that resulted in minor property damage.
Description: This recall involves Trisonic 15-, 20-, 22- and 25-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs with the model numbers TS-EN 15W/SP, TS-EN 20W/SP, TS-CFL 22WB or TS-EN 25W/SP printed on the base of the bulb.
Sold at: Discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from January 2008 to December 2008 for between $1 and $1.50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Eastern America Trio Products Inc. at 800-661-7146 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at trisonic.com.
