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Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
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TRISONIC COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS RECALLED DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal
to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Units: 124,000 Importer: Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y. Hazard: Light bulb may overheat and catch fire. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of incidents,
including two fires that resulted in minor property damage. Description: This recall involves Trisonic 15-, 20-, 22- and 25-watt
compact fluorescent light bulbs with the model numbers TS-EN 15W/SP,
TS-EN 20W/SP, TS-CFL 22WB or TS-EN 25W/SP printed on the base of the
bulb. Sold at: Discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
Connecticut from January 2008 to December 2008 for between $1 and $1.50. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and
contact the company for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Eastern America
Trio Products Inc. at 800-661-7146 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.trisonic.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11001.html 
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relationship. The information contained in this update is general in nature.
Individual situations of readers may not fit the general educational
information described in the column. Readers are strongly encouraged to consult
with an attorney to evaluate individual situations and provide legal advice.
Any reliance on the information contained herein is taken at the reader's own
risk and should not be considered legal advice.
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