CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores
CPSC recall 05529 · announced January 13, 2005 · Comtrad, Division Of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada · 22,600 units affected
The product
The recalled 40-Watt "Type R" incandescent mini spot-light bulbs were included in two- and three-lamp accent lights in certain furniture hutch items manufactured by Sauder Woodworking Co. The furniture hutch models involved are: Model 9386 - Uses the three-lamp kit Model 9549 - Uses the two-lamp kit Model 9509 - Uses the two-lamp kit
The hazard
Some of the bulbs have imploded or broken apart within the first several minutes after they are first illuminated. Broken glass particles pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
The retailer has a record of all product purchasers. The product purchasers will be contacted directly, provided with replacement light bulbs, and instructed to discard the originally supplied bulbs.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been 12 reports of bulb failures. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: The hutches were sold at select Office Depot stores, from October 2004 through November 2004, for between $160 and $300.
Consumer contact: Calls should be directed to Sauder Customer Service at (800) 523-3987, 7-11pm (ET) Mon-Fri, 9-5pm (ET) on Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.sauder.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.