CPSC recall 05-005, announced October 12, 2004, covers Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs (about 81,000 units). The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (718) 888-7000.
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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 model number is written on the packaging only.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 4 listed, all starting with
T611. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- November 2003 through March 2004
- Price paid
- $0.99
Why it was recalled
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 and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 4 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (718) 888-7000.
- 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
- Brand
- Teng Fei Trading
- Product type
- Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 05-005
- Units
- About 81,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various 99¢ stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99.
- Importer
- Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
Teng Fei Energy Saving 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
- 81,000 units: the 11th-largest of 25 light bulb recalls that state a unit count. The median is 46,300 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 14 of 26 light bulb recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Teng Fei Trading Inc. collect at (718) 888-7000 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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