CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-064

Date: December 07, 2004

Product Name: 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 158,000 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs. The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Name of product: 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbsUnits: About 158,000Manufacturer/Distributor: Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, OhioHazard: The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.Sold at: Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.Consumer Contact: Call Technical Consumer Products at (800) 397-2647 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hazard Description:

The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 158,000

Incidents:

Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).

Manufactured In:

China