I searched & didn't see anything directly related to this so I'll post, just in case it helps anyone.
I think the Globe bulbs are just a Canadian concern, but I'm not sure. If anyone knows for sure please post here, thanks.
From
Globe Electric Website:
Dec 9 statement from Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
A message to our consumers:
Thank you for inquiring about the Underwriters Laboratories advisory concerning the Globe 13W mini spiral compact fluorescent light bulb.
A production error occurred in a small amount of 13 W compact fluorescent bulbs during 2002 and the first three months of 2003 by Fujian Joinluck Enterprise Co. Ltd., our manufacturing partner and the leading manufacturer of compact fluorescent bulbs in China. These bulbs were produced with a non-compliant internal component. In compliance with UL safety standards, this bulb is made with a fire retardant plastic casing, which is designed to prevent the product from igniting. The manufacturer has assured that the only bulbs affected by this error are the 13W mini spiral compact fluorescent bulbs manufactured from January 2002 through April 2003 bearing the following date codes:
0202
BH073
BH1303
BH342
0402
BH0803
BH1402
BH3502
BH0103
BH0903
BH1403
BH4102
BH0203
BH1003
BH1503
BH4802
BH0403
BH103
BH1603
BH4902
BH043
BH1103
BH1703
BH492
BH052
BH113
BH183
BH5002
BH0603
BH1203
BH193
BH5102
BH0702
BH123
BH2002
BH512
BH072
BH1302
BH203
BH5202
The date code is found on the base of the bulb to the right of the Globe logo, as shown here. Only those 13 watt mini spiral bulbs with the aforementioned date codes may be defective.
13 watt mini spiral bulbs bearing the new Globe logo are NOT affected.
(*The website listed above shows pictures here assisting identification*)
If you have 13W CFL bulbs in your home bearing one of the above mentioned codes, please send us the date codes on your bulbs and the quantity, along with your full name, street address and phone number to
13wbulbrecall@globe-electric.com or call 1-800-361-6761. We will gladly replace each affected bulb with two free bulbs. When UPS delivers these replacements, they will pick up the bulbs you are returning, so please have them packaged and ready for pick up.
It has been stated that the 13W mini spiral bulb model bore an “unauthorized UL mark”. This is standard terminology as the bulb contained a component that UL did not evaluate. This is highly exceptional. All Globe Electric products are manufactured to the highest standards and are UL approved.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may has caused. Rest assured that Globe stands behind all of its products and will continue to do its utmost to ensure that all products distributed by Globe meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
Other Reference:
http://thunderbay.indymedia.org/news/2004/12/16957.php
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/r.../3dec2004.html
Also, my searching turned up a few other recalls issued like this one:
http://www.recall-warnings.com/cpsc-...-05-05064.html
If anyone has any more information, or has any affected bulbs, please share.
A co-worker I emailed about this on Wed has two of the listed ones.
I didn't have any with the date codes listed, so guess I don't get any free replacements...or my house burning down either though [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
Hope this helps someone [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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