Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11219. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 11219 has the recall date 10 May 2011. The notice names the firm Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International. The recall has about 317,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Light Bulbs.
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| Incidents and injuries | Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one incident, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other reported incident resulted in a residential fire. |
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| Units | 317,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names. The bulbs were sold in two styles: spiral and the "3-Us" shape. The Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model number LB-1020 and LB-1023 printed on the packaging. The Electra bulbs were sold in 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38 and 40 watts with model numbers LB-18, LB-20, LB-23, LB-26, LB-28, LB-30, LB-1018, LB-1020, LB-1023, LB-1026, LB-1134, LB-1136, LB-1138 and LB-1140 printed on the packaging. "CE 110V," "China" and the wattage number are printed on the bulb. |
| Product | Light Bulbs, About 317,000, Light Bulbs |
| Sold at | Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50 |
| Manufacturer | Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 317,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Light Bulbs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11219The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11219. https://recallregister.com/product/672-telstar-recalls-energy-saving-light-bulbs-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11219 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one incident, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other reported incident resulted in a residential fire.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11219?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11219?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 317,000