Regent 500-watt halogen bulbs
Published January 30, 2003
Summary
CPSC records recall 03077, published January 30, 2003. Recalling firm: Cooper Lighting Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga.; Reported units: Nearly 600,000.
What's the hazard
These 500-watt light bulbs generate very high temperatures, compared to incandescent and lower wattage halogen bulbs and can start a fire, if they come in contact with curtains, clothes or other flammable material. These bulbs are intended for use in outdoor work lights and flood lamps. To meet the current Underwriters Laboratories standard, halogen torchiere floor lamps must be equipped with a protective glass or wire guard and have a halogen bulb that is 300 watts or less.
What to do
Cooper has asked retailers to add the label to bulb packaging currently on store shelves and new 500-watt halogen bulbs will contain the label. Consumers currently using these 500-watt bulbs in a torchiere or indoor residential fixture should remove them immediately. Consumers can continue to use the 500-watt halogen bulbs in work lights, flood lamps, and similar outdoor fixtures.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Cooper Lighting Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga.
- Manufacturer
- Cooper Lighting Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga.
- Distributor
- Wal-Mart, Lowe's and smaller retail outlets nationwide sold these 500-watt halogen bulbs, between January 1999 and October 2002, for about $4.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Regent 500-watt halogen bulbs recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 03077 on January 30, 2003. Reported hazard: These 500-watt light bulbs generate very high temperatures, compared to incandescent and lower wattage halogen bulbs and can start a fire, if they come in contact with curtains, clothes or other flammable material. These bulbs are intended for use in outdoor work lights and flood lamps. To meet the current Underwriters Laboratories standard, halogen torchiere floor lamps must be equipped with a protective glass or wire guard and have a halogen bulb that is 300 watts or less.
What should I do if I have this product?
Cooper has asked retailers to add the label to bulb packaging currently on store shelves and new 500-watt halogen bulbs will contain the label. Consumers currently using these 500-watt bulbs in a torchiere or indoor residential fixture should remove them immediately. Consumers can continue to use the 500-watt halogen bulbs in work lights, flood lamps, and similar outdoor fixtures.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Cooper Lighting Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga..