Reported Mar 29, 2018
H-E-B Recalls Halogen Lightbulbs Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
Parkway Trading and Manufacturing Company, of San Antonio, Texas (an HEB company)
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled halogen light bulbs and return them to H-E-B for a full refund.
Firm contact: H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.heb.com and click on Product Recalls under the Customer Service heading at the bottom of the homepage for more information
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- GTC halogen light bulbs
- Amount recalled
- About 2.5 million
Where it was sold
Sold at H-E-B stores in Texas or online at www.heb.com from August 2015 to December 2017 for about $2.20 (for 2 pack) and $4 (for 4 pack)..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The halogen light bulbs can shatter while in use in a lamp or light fixture, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 14 reports of the light bulbs shattering while in a lamp or light fixture. One consumer had a cut on his hand, and another had a burn to his hand and cuts on his foot.
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