Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard

The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11219
Affected scope: About 317,000

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

Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc. recalled This recall involves energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand n….

Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc. in May 10, 2011. Reason: The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where …. Verify recall #11219 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc. issued this CPSC recall-The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 10, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11219 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, 1 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

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.

Reason for recall

The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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	11219
Date reported	May 10, 2011
Date initiated	May 10, 2011
Recalling firm	Telstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.
Affected scope	About 317,000
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 immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11219.

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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