CPSC recall 11-001, announced October 5, 2010, covers Eastern America Trio Products Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (124000 units). Light bulb can overheat and catch fire. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-661-7146, or go to www.trisonic.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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 15W/SP, 20W/SP, 22WB, 25W/SP.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Trisonic 15-, 20-, 22- and 25-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs with the model numbers TS-EN 15W/SP, TS-EN 20W/SP, TS-CFL 22WB or TS-EN 25W/SP printed on the base of the bulb.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 4 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
the base of the bulb
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2008 through December 2008
- Price paid
- $1 to $1.50
Why it was recalled
Light bulb can overheat and catch fire.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of incidents, including two fires that resulted in minor property damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full 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 800-661-7146, or go to www.trisonic.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Eastern America Trio Products
- Product type
- Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 11-001
- Units
- 124000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from January 2008 to December 2008 for between $1 and $1.50.
- Importer
- Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
CPSC product type: Fluorescent Lights
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 light bulb recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 124,000 units: the 8th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 9 of 26 light bulb recalls. The most common is replacement (11).
- Time on sale
- 12 months. Recalled 22 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Eastern America Trio Products Inc. at 800-661-7146 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website athttp://www.trisonic.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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