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Consumer product recall

E-Lumine Compact Fluorescent Lamp

Starting date:
October 8, 2009
Posting date:
October 8, 2009
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002126

Affected products

E-Lumine Compact Fluorescent Lamp

Product description

This recall involves E-Lumine compact fluorescent lamp (light bulbs). The word "E-Lumine" and the model number "EL-23W PAR38" can be found written on the lamp.

Hazard identified

The recalled devices are not certified to Canadian standards and have not been evaluated for safety hazards. The lamps may pose a safety hazard to consumers.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these lamps.

Number sold

Approximately 3,000 of the recalled products were sold across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were distributed in 2004.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
E-Lumine
Sharbot Lake
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-866-709-2891

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and either return them to the place of purchase or dispose of them according to local waste regulations.

For more information, consumers may contact E-Lumine at 1-866-709-2891, or by mail at:

E-Lumine
14675 Highway 38
Sharbot Lake, ON  K0H 2P0

Consumers may also view the recall notice on the Electrical Safety Authority web site. ([NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:9d68654c-098f-435f-b8bc-b3fb5165cf16])