Recall: Meijer Recalls December Home Branded "Candelabra" Style Light Bulbs Due to Laceration Hazard
Description: This recall involves December Home branded candelabra style incandescent replacement light bulbs. The light bulbs have a metallic threaded base and glass shell. December Home is printed on the product packaging. They were sold in packages of one, two or three light bulbs.
Name of product: DECEMBER HOMEĀ® Replacement Light Bulbs
Units: About 19,200
Hazard: Some packages of the light bulbs can include 3V bulbs intended for battery powered fixtures instead of the 120V versions as labeled. If a 3V bulb is used in a 120V fixture, it can burst, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled light bulbs and return them to Meijer for a full refund.
Recall date: February 01, 2024
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an incident involving a 3V bulb used in a 120V fixture resulting in a "short out" in the fixture. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin from October 2023 through November 2023 for about $1.50 for the packages of one or two bulbs, and $2 for the packages of three bulbs.
Importers: Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Manufactured in: Vietnam
Consumer contact: Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.meijer.com/product-recalls or www.meijer.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall number: 24-099