CPSC recall 24-099, announced February 1, 2024, covers Meijer Distribution DECEMBER HOME® Replacement Light Bulbs (about 19,200 units). Some packages of the light bulbs can include 3V bulbs intended for battery powered fixtures instead of the 120V versions as labeled. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and return them to Meijer for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-927-8699, or go to www.meijer.com/product-recalls.
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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.
UPC or product codes
70882069258760236361337602363613476023636135Which 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 noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- October 2023 through November 2023
- Where sold
- Meijer, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $1.50 to $2
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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-927-8699, or go to www.meijer.com/product-recalls.
- 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
- 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
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 light bulb recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 19,200 units: the 20th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 9 of 26 light bulb recalls. The most common is replacement (11).
- Brand history
- Meijer Distribution is named in 9 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2026. This recall is the 8th. The one before: Meijer Distribution Falls Creek Kids infant and toddler hoodies (19-044, Dec 2018).
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
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.
Know someone who has one?
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