CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores
Released: Thursday, January 13, 2005 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is voluntarily recalling about 22,600 40 Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs. 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.
Recall Details
Product
40 Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs
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.
Incidents
There have been 12 reports of bulb failures. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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