CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 05064
Affected scope: About 158,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio recalled The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold u….

CPSC, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs was recalled by Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio in December 8, 2004. Reason: The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products…. Verify recall #05064 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: December 8, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05064 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.

Reason for recall

The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05064
Date reported	December 8, 2004
Date initiated	December 8, 2004
Recalling firm	Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio
Affected scope	About 158,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 8, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05064.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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