CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 4, 2004

CPSC, Osram Sylvania Products Inc. Announce Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs

The recalled 60-watt B10 medium base light bulbs were sold in packages of two or four units. The bulbs are clear. Some were packaged as "Ceiling Fan" and "Double Life" light bulbs. "SYLVANIA" is printed on the front of the packaging and on the bulb base. The bulbs involved have a UPC bar code on the back of the package, ending in the following five digits: 13323, 13329, 13333, 13442, 13445, 13454, 13565, 13650, and 13721.

Required Consumer Action

If the bulb is broken, consumers should first unplug the light fixture or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting to remove the bulb. Cloth or leather gloves should also be worn to prevent cuts or scratches during bulb removal. Remove the light bulbs from any fixture where they are installed and contact OSRAM Sylvania for free replacement bulbs.

Contact Information

Call Osram Sylvania toll-free at (877) 423-3772 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Home improvement centers, grocery, drug and discount department stores, from September 2002 through June 2004, for between $2 and $4.
Injuries
Osram Sylvania has received 119 reports of the glass bulbs breaking, including 29 reports of minor cuts or burns from consumers picking up broken glass from a hot bulb.
Manufacturer
Osram Sylvania
Recall Number
04192

Product Information

Product Name
Sylvania 60 watt B10 Decor (Ceiling Fan, Double Life) Light Bulbs
Product Type
Lights & Accessories
Manufacturer Name
Osram Sylvania
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

Call Osram Sylvania toll-free at (877) 423-3772 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the firm's Web site at www.sylvania.com