CPSC recall 04-192, announced August 4, 2004, covers Osram Sylvania Products 60-watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs (5.6 million units). The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. The notice cites 119 incident reports. If the bulb is broken, consumers should first unplug the light fixture or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting to remove the bulb. Recall contact: call (877) 423-3772, or go to www.sylvania.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled 60-watt B10 medium base light bulbs were sold in packages of two or four units. The bulbs are clear. Some were packaged as "Ceiling Fan" and "Double Life" light bulbs. "SYLVANIA" is printed on the front of the packaging and on the bulb base. The bulbs involved have a UPC bar code on the back of the package, ending in the following five digits: 13323, 13329, 13333, 13442, 13445, 13454, 13565, 13650, and 13721.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- September 2002 through June 2004
- Price paid
- $2 to $4
Why it was recalled
The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture.
Incidents and injuries
Osram Sylvania has received 119 reports of the glass bulbs breaking, including 29 reports of minor cuts or burns from consumers picking up broken glass from a hot bulb.
Official remedy
If the bulb is broken, consumers should first unplug the light fixture or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting to remove the bulb. Cloth or leather gloves should also be worn to prevent cuts or scratches during bulb removal. Remove the light bulbs from any fixture where they are installed and contact OSRAM Sylvania for free replacement bulbs.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 423-3772, or go to www.sylvania.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Osram Sylvania Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
- Product type
- Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 04-192
- Units
- 5.6 million
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement centers, grocery, drug and discount department stores, from September 2002 through June 2004, for between $2 and $4.
60-watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 light bulb recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5.6 million units: the largest of 25 light bulb recalls that state a unit count. The median is 46,300 units.
- Hazards
- Burn: named in 7 of 26 light bulb recalls. Electric shock: named in 7 of 26 light bulb recalls.
- Brand history
- OSRAM SYLVANIA Products is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2009. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 22 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Osram Sylvania toll-free at (877) 423-3772 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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