CPSC recall 11-219, announced May 10, 2011, covers Light Bulbs (about 317,000 units). The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 828-1680, or go to www.telstarpro.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.
Affected model numbers
The Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model number LB-1020 and LB-1023 printed on the packaging.
Which products are included?
This recall involves energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names. The bulbs were sold in two styles: spiral and the "3-Us" shape. The Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model number LB-1020 and LB-1023 printed on the packaging. The Electra bulbs were sold in 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38 and 40 watts with model numbers LB-18, LB-20, LB-23, LB-26, LB-28, LB-30, LB-1018, LB-1020, LB-1023, LB-1026, LB-1134, LB-1136, LB-1138 and LB-1140 printed on the packaging. "CE 110V," "China" and the wattage number are printed on the bulb.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 14 listed, all starting with
LB-. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- August 2010 through March 2011
- Price paid
- $1 to $1.50
Why it was recalled
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one incident, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other reported incident resulted in a residential fire.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 14 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 828-1680, or go to www.telstarpro.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
- Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International
- Manufacturer
- Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.
- Product type
- Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 11-219
- Units
- About 317,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50
Light Bulbs
CPSC product type: Light Bulbs
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 light bulb recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 317,000 units: the 6th-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
- 8 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Telstar Products toll-free at (888) 828-1680 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.telstarpro.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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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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