40-Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs recall 05-529

40-Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs

CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores

CPSC published a recall notice for 40-Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs from Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on January 13, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

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 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

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

There have been 12 reports of bulb failures. No injuries have been reported.

Official 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.

Product and sales details

Brand: Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturer: Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Product type: Light bulbs
Recall number: 05-529
Units: About 22,600
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: The hutches were sold at select Office Depot stores, from October 2004 through November 2004, for between $160 and $300.