August 4, 2004
Name
of product:
60 watt B10 Décor Light Bulbs
Units: 5.6 million
Manufacturer: Osram Sylvania Products Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
Hazard: The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use.
The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken
bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can
present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture.
Description: The recalled 60 watt B10 medium base light bulbs were sold
in packages of two or four units. The bulbs are clear. Some were packaged as
“Ceiling Fan” and “Double Life” light bulbs. “SYLVANIA” is printed on the front
of the packaging and on the bulb base. The bulbs involved have a UPC bar code
on the back of the package ending in the following five digits: 13323, 13329,
13333, 13442, 13445, 13454, 13565, 13650, and 13721.
Sold at: Home improvement centers, grocery, drug and discount department
stores from September 2002 through June 2004 for between $2 and $4.
Manufactured in: U.S.
Remedy: If the bulb is broken, consumers should first unplug the light
fixture or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting to remove the
bulb. Cloth or leather gloves should also be worn to prevent cuts or scratches
during bulb removal. Remove the light bulbs from any fixture where they are
installed and contact OSRAM Sylvania for free replacement bulbs.
Consumer Contact: Call Osram Sylvania toll-free at (877) 423-3772
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.