H-E-B Recalls Halogen Lightbulbs Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 18131. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The halogen light bulbs can shatter while in use in a lamp or light fixture, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled halogen light bulbs and return them to H-E-B for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18131 has the recall date 29 Mar 2018. The notice names the firm Parkway Trading and Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas (an HEB company). The recall has about 2,500,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 14 reports of the light bulbs shattering while in a lamp or light fixture. One consumer had a cut on his hand, and another had a burn to his hand and cuts on his foot. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,500,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves GTC halogen light bulbs. They were sold in packages of 2 or 4 bulbs. The bulb packages were sold in 25 watt, 40 watt, 60 watt, 75 watt, or 100 watt bulb varieties in either clear or soft white colors. The bulbs measure approximately 4.5 inches in length and 2.375 inches in diameter. The tops of the bulbs read "GTC" and include the wattage and lumens values. The bulbs are packaged in blue and red cardboard boxes that read: "GTC NATURAL LIGHT" across the top, along with the wattage and color of the bulb. The UPC codes are printed on the product packaging. Only bulbs with the following UPC codes are included in the recall: Product Name UPC GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR SW 4PK 4122043932 GTC A19 HAL 75W 1500HR SW 4PK 4122065268 GTC A19 HAL 100W 1500HR SW 4PK 4122017409 GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR CLR 4PK 4122017463 GTC A19 HAL 75W 1500HR CLR 4PK 4122017576 GTC A19 HAL 100W 1500HR CL 4PK 4122065608 GTC A19 HAL 40W 1500HR CLR 2P 4122084562 GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR CLR 2P 4122029652 GTC A19 HAL 75W 1500HR CLR 2PK 4122029783 GTC A19 HAL 100W 1500HR CL 2PK 4122065177 GTC A19 HAL 25W 1500HR SW 2PK 4122030062 GTC A19 HAL 40W 1500HR SW 2PK 4122017464 GTC A19 HAL 60W 1500HR SW 2PK… |
| Product | GTC halogen light bulbs, About 2.5 million |
| Sold at | H-E-B stores in Texas or online at www.heb.com from August 2015 to December 2017 for about $2.20 (for 2 pack) and $4 (for 4 pack). |
| Importer | Parkway Trading and Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas (an HEB company) |
| Distributor | HEB Grocery Company LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,500,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 35%
- Recalls on the register that name Parkway Trading and Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas (an HEB company)
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 18131The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18131. https://recallregister.com/product/8292-h-e-b-recalls-halogen-lightbulbs-due-to-laceration-and-fire-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 18131 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 14 reports of the light bulbs shattering while in a lamp or light fixture. One consumer had a cut on his hand, and another had a burn to his hand and cuts on his foot.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
H-E-B stores in Texas or online at www.heb.com from August 2015 to December 2017 for about $2.20 (for 2 pack) and $4 (for 4 pack).
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18131?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18131?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2.5 million