Recall #24-099 · Published February 1, 2024

Meijer Distribution DECEMBER HOME® Replacement Light Bulbs

Meijer Recalls December Home Branded "Candelabra" Style Light Bulbs Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for DECEMBER HOME® Replacement Light Bulbs from Meijer Distribution on February 1, 2024. CPSC identifies this hazard: Some packages of the light bulbs can include 3V bulbs intended for battery powered fixtures instead of the 120V versions as labeled. If a 3V bulb is used in a 120V fixture, it can burst, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and return them to Meijer for a full refund.

Recalled DECEMBER HOME replacement bulbs UPC 70882069258
Recalled DECEMBER HOME replacement bulbs UPC 70882069258
Image: CPSC recall notice

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.

UPC or product codes

70882069258760236361337602363613476023636135

Which products are included?

This recall involves December Home branded candelabra style incandescent replacement light bulbs. The light bulbs have a metallic threaded base and glass shell. December Home is printed on the product packaging. They were sold in packages of one, two or three light bulbs.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Some packages of the light bulbs can include 3V bulbs intended for battery powered fixtures instead of the 120V versions as labeled. If a 3V bulb is used in a 120V fixture, it can burst, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received one report of an incident involving a 3V bulb used in a 120V fixture resulting in a "short out" in the fixture. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and return them to Meijer for a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand
Meijer Distribution
Product type
Light bulbs
Recall number
24-099
Units
About 19,200
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Sold at / sales period
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin from October 2023 through November 2023 for about $1.50 for the packages of one or two bulbs, and $2 for the packages of three bulbs.
Importer
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Recall contact information

Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.meijer.com/product-recalls or www.meijer.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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