CPSCOctober 5, 2010

Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs recall: Fire Hazard

Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Why was Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs recalled?

Light bulb can overheat and catch fire.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full refund. 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 athttp://www.trisonic.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Company
Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y.
Quantity
124000
Sold at
Discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from January 2008 to December 2008 for between $1 and $1.50.
Recall date
October 5, 2010
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received four reports of incidents, including two fires that resulted in minor property damage.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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