CPSC recall 05-529, announced January 13, 2005, covers 40-Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs (about 22,600 units). Some of the bulbs have imploded or broken apart within the first several minutes after they are first illuminated. The notice cites 12 incident reports. The retailer has a record of all product purchasers. Recall contact: call (800) 523-3987, or go to www.sauder.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 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 noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2004 through November 2004
- Price paid
- $160 to $300
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.
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 (800) 523-3987, or go to www.sauder.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
- 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.
40-Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-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
- 22,600 units: the 19th-largest of 25 light bulb recalls that state a unit count. The median is 46,300 units.
- Hazard
- Laceration: named in 7 of 26 light bulb recalls.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Calls should be directed to Sauder Customer Service at (800) 523-3987, 7-11pm (ET) Mon-Fri, 9-5pm (ET) on Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.sauder.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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