CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 81,000 Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs. 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.Name of product: Teng Fei Energy Saving Light BulbsUnits: About 81,000Importer: Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.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.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.Sold at: Various 99-cent stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer 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.
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.
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None reported.
Various 99-cent stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99.
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