CPSC, Sauder Woodworking Co. Announce Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05529) was formally reported on January 13, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 22,600.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.