| Overall Rating |
3.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Peter
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Aug 11 10
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Sitting watching a DVD when the light flickered briefly and went out. A few seconds later smoke began rising out of the top of the lampshade. I quickly turned of the power and removed the lampshade to see that the base of the bulb was glowing red. Good thing I was there to avoid a possible fire. I plan to take the bulb back to the store where I bought it with a copy of this blog... to warn them they are selling a fire hazard. Feit should recall these light bulbs and take immediate action to STOP MANUFACTURE of this potential killer.
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| Overall Rating |
2.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
3.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Ronald Simpson
(Brookings, OR)
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Aug 09 10
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i was sitting down watching tv when the light started to flicker and smoke the base is chard black and all most caught fire , i turned the light off and it was still hot to touch several minutes after it was off, DON'T USE THESE LIGHTS if you want to still have a house when you wake up
BPCE23TM/4
UL # E170906
17-3-14Z
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| Overall Rating |
2.5 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
3.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
John Smith
(Pittsburgh, PA)
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Jul 14 10
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Feit bulbs have to be the absolute worst CFL's available. ALL die a premature death, and the latest filled my family room with an "about to start flames" smell. When I figured out what the problem was, the plastic base was charred, too hot to touch, and the glass tube was glowing orange at the base.
How these bulbs passed UL and how the Consumer Product Safety Commission allows these to be sold is beyond me.
It SEEMS, but I have no data to prove this, that the "major" brands fare somewhat better.
Bring on the LED's! At least their heat is much less (but what will be THEIR failure mode?)
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| Overall Rating |
3.3 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Dionne
(NY)
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May 25 10
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After reading numerous complaints, I am convinced that there is a serious issue with this light bulb. All I can say is thank God I was awake and watching TV when then light bulb starting flickering and then started smoking filling my house with an acrid smell akin to burning plastic. The thought of what could have potentially happened scares me to death and I intend to follow-up with the company directly. This is a tremendous health and safety hazard. I want to do my part to save the planet but not at the ultimate cost of my family's lives. I will never use these bulbs again.
Conserv-Energy
BPCE23TM/4
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| Overall Rating |
3.3 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Dionne Hansen-Sexton
(NY)
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May 25 10
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After reading numerous complaints, I am convinced that there is a serious issue with this light bulb. All I can say is thank God I was awake and watching TV when then light bulb starting flickering and then started smoking filling my house with an acrid smell akin to burning plastic. The thought of what could have potentially happened scares me to death and I intend to follow-up with the company directly. This is a tremendous health and safety hazard. I want to do my part to save the planet but not at the ultimate cost of my family's lives. I will never use these bulbs again.
Conserv-Energy
BPCE23TM/4
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| Overall Rating |
3.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Mark
(Half Moon Bay, CA)
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May 24 10
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Same thing happened to me this morning. Very dangerous. Sure glad I was home!!!!! Bought at Costco as well.
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| Overall Rating |
2.3 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
2.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Scott
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May 16 10
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Having had two of these catch fire, I've called the company and returned the first one. I've kept the 2nd, as FEIT is lying about the "1% problem rate"; everyone who has these more than six months has problems. Don't send them in, as then your evidence is gone. I gave one to our homeowner's insurance agent, who said he'd turn it over to their lab for examination. I've called FEIT and been ignored, as they're still (after over three years!) blaming these problems on incorrect installation, bad lamps, etc.
Pull them NOW, or come home to find a pile of ashes where your home once stood, as these seem to all eventually burn UP, not just burn out. They do smoke, melt the ballast housing and can do worse, as they don't cool down quickly after being turned off either.
Never had any trouble with Sylvania or GE bulbs, so that's what we're using now.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Karen
(Tarzana, CA)
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Apr 22 10
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I also had a bulb start to smoke, turn brown, and start to melt at the base. The fire department came out and said we were lucky it didn't start a fire. I contacted Feit's customer service, and they tried to sweep the problem under the rug, took no responsibility, and tried to convince me that this is "normal" before the bulbs burn out. I contacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and a federal investigator came to my house and took the bulbs for testing. She gave me permission to post her name and contact information and wants to get reports from you too. Kathy Bellenfant kbellenfant@cpsc.gov.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Lindsay Tamashiro
(Honolulu)
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Apr 09 10
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I've also had the same problem with the 23watt version. Burnt at the base. It will catch fire eventually. Wonder why this company is still in business
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| Overall Rating |
2.5 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
3.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Eddy Quicksall
(Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
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Mar 18 10
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I bought 8 of these bulbs about 1.5 years ago. They have all burned out by now (3/18/10). They were in normal use in the hallway and eating area.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Dave
(Soquel, CA)
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Mar 11 10
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Must give this the lowest possible rating as it almost started a fire. Luckily I was close by when it started smoking badly. Even after letting it cool for several minutes, it was still very hot at the base. I reported this to Consumer Products Safety Commission - would recommend others to do that same that have had this experience:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
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| Overall Rating |
3.5 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
2.0 |
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By
Michael
(Altamonte Springs, FL)
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Mar 11 10
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Within 6 months, 3 of the 18W (75w Equiv) CFLs have blown. One which gave off a nice show of smoke and some sparks. Non-covered, in a/c conditioned room. Not saving money or energy with these things. Purchased at Costco.
Called company and was assured that this was not common and was expected if the bulb was damaged in transit. Offered to replace the bulbs at no cost (or shipping)
Bulbs are labeled
UL# E170906
CET18/TM/D6
17-8-15V B
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Daryl Jones
(Greensboro, NC)
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Mar 03 10
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Same thing happened to us, the bulb started smoking and was burned at the base. Could have been bad!
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| Overall Rating |
3.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Bill Russo
(Dix Hills, NY)
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Feb 08 10
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Same issue. Bulb began to burn from inside the base. Potential for fire if not discovered.
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| Overall Rating |
1.8 |
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| Light Quality: |
2.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
2.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
2.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Lee Edmond
(Poulsbo, WA)
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Feb 07 10
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Identical thing happened to us yesterday. Came home to smell an electrical fire, only to find the 23w Conserv-Energy bulb burning at the base. I will forward this page to our local fire department and to the news media.
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| Overall Rating |
2.3 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Scott
(Goshen, OH)
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Feb 04 10
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Like many of the other people writing reviews of this product my bulb also began to burn -- where one end of the fluorescent tube went into the base. Fortunately we were home and were alerted by the burning smell. I cannot believe with the large number of similar experiences noted on this site and the potential for loss of life and property that there has not been a recall issued on this product. This is unacceptable! I have removed all bulbs from this manufacturer from my home and will never puchase this brand again.
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| Overall Rating |
2.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
2.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
2.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
2.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
2.0 |
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By
Julie
(Cotati, CA)
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Jan 31 10
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January 30, 2010,
In my bedroom, lights on, when one of the CFL's (purchased at Costco)started buzzing and flickering, then went dim. Moments later I heard more buzzing and looked up to see a bright orange glow at the base of the bulb and a 2" stream of acrid smelling smoke going up!
Fire Dept came out and saw it, said they had never heard of this. The F.D. called me back after googling the model#BPCE23TM/4 and gave me this site, said to take them out! (Not in a 3way,dimmer or enclosed fixture)!
These bulbs should be recalled!!
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| Overall Rating |
3.3 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Gary Richter
(Oroville, CA)
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Jan 19 10
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Hello
In less than 30 days, I have had four of these do the same thing. The base of the tubes melted, fried and filled the house with a terrible smell. The cieling was scorched and very warm.
Wow! how many more have fry before a statement gets issued. Does this happen to other models or shall we wait until a whole family is lost by one of these obviously defective bulbs.
BPCE23TM/4
23W 120VAC 60Hz 380mA
UL # E170906
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| Overall Rating |
2.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
2.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
2.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Ann
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Jan 10 10
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48 Feit Electric Conserv-Energy CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs purchased from Costco.
Label on light bulb base:
BPCE23TM/4
23W 120VAC 60Hz 380mA
UL # E170906
Bulb was in upright Ikea floor lamp which was not enclosed. Base of bulbs melted black and burned. Acrid smoke filled our house while light bulb was still on. This is the second bulb that has burned within 1 year of purchase. Luckily we were home both times and smelled the smoke before it got worse.
The box says: "Lasts up to 9 years" LOL...less than 1 year for us.
And the bulbs are UL approved.
And it takes a long time to get rid of the smoke and smell.
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| Overall Rating |
2.5 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
2.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Ann
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Jan 10 10
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48 Feit Electric Conserv-Energy CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs purchased from Costco.
Label on light bulb base:
BPCE23TM/4
23W 120VAC 60Hz 380mA
UL # E170906
Bulb was in upright Ikea floor lamp which was not enclosed. Base of bulbs melted black and burned. Acrid smoke filled our house while light bulb was still on. This is the second bulb that has burned within 1 year of purchase. Luckily we were home both times and smelled the smoke before it got worse.
The box says: "Lasts up to 9 years" LOL...less than 1 year for us.
And the bulbs are UL approved.
And it takes a long time to get rid of the smoke and smell.
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| Overall Rating |
2.8 |
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| Light Quality: |
2.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
3.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
5.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
cindy hill
(rushville, OH)
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Jan 06 10
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This information is very interesting. Ifound this site while looking for a contact for this bulb. I have had 2 to go out. I certainly don't want new ones, just my money back. These bulbs are not even 6 months old. We have lots in our house but not for long.
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| Overall Rating |
2.5 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
LizH
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Dec 09 09
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After reading all these reviews, I'm sooo fortunate. I was out of town when my bulb went. Installed in a covered porch light and it was only in for about 3 weeks when I returned home, it was out. As I can see, it also caught fire, and THANK HEAVENS it didn't burn my house down. This is unacceptable.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
tom berstler
(Nevada, IA)
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Dec 04 09
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same story , smoke , bad smell, glad my wife was home. tried to contact jay@feit.com , not a valid addy. i got to tell ya. im scratchin' my head wondering how people are able to give these fire hazards a good review. ex: light quality 5, noise level 4,flicker free 5, burning your house down 5. am removing/ replacing ALL bulbs. not worth the risk. company should recall all of these bulbs before somebody dies (if it hasnt happened already) be safe tbone
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| Overall Rating |
2.5 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
3.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
funckfamily
(Lancaster, PA)
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Nov 28 09
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Luckily, noticed one smoking before a fire started. Did a search online, and I see it is quite common occurence. Going to relace all (around 15) this weekend with regular bulbs.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Leah Kulin
(Romeo, MI)
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Nov 27 09
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Last night our bulb started on fire. So how would I rate the bulbs? I will not use them again. They are not safe. Leah Kulin
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| Overall Rating |
2.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
3.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Michael Izzo
(Hillsborough, NJ)
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Nov 06 09
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This bulb was purchased at Costco in the Summer of 2009. Today, 11/06/2009, the bulb smoked and burned when switched on. It is a safety hazard. We will never have a product by this manufacturer in our house ever again. The bulb is a fire hazard and should not be offered for sale. Outside of burning, the bulb appears normal. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has been notified, along with UL who certified the bulb under # 170906. This particular bulb has an extraordinary short life and a terrible safety record.
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| Overall Rating |
1.8 |
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| Light Quality: |
2.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
2.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
2.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Leroy
(Bend, OR)
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Nov 06 09
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Thank God for the internet, same story at our house, bulb hissed then started smoking with bad burning smell. Lucky wife was home and turned off light. Simply entered model number in Google and wouldn't you know it, up pops a long list of folks whom have same experence. I must have 20 of these bulbs in my house/shop/garage. Plan on removing them all and taking them back to Costco, have a little question for Costco manager. Why haven't they provided us notice these things could easily burn our house down. I expect the defect is limited to the company Feit Electric but will look for more info of these types of bulbs. This was scary.
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| Overall Rating |
5.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
5.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
5.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
5.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
5.0 |
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By
Jay
(Pico Rivera, CA)
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Oct 30 09
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I am a company representative and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this mater with you personally. Can you please email me directly at jay@feit.com? Thank you, Jay
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Robert STark
(Los Angeles, CA)
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Oct 13 09
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The bulb started burning at the base when I turned on the light. It emitted a noxious oder. I have filed a report with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx), Costco, and Feit Electric. I encourage everyone to do the same so that we can prevent someones house from burning down.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Bob
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Sep 29 09
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I am absolutely horrified to find this is the first site in google when I did a search of this bulbs model number. This bulb caught fire in my home! I am just glad that I was in the room when it started flickering and then a saw a small flame as I was turning off the switch. This bulb should be recalled! I'm now off to go check the rest of the bulbs in our house.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
James The Dj
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Sep 28 09
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Feit bulb glowing red. Quickly turned of bulb and removed it. It had a burning smell. After reading all these posts I will replace all my cfl's made by this company.
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| Overall Rating |
3.8 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
5.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
2.0 |
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By
William, Bower
(long Beach, CA)
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Aug 20 09
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I also purchased these bulbs from Costco. One of them burned out long before I thought it should have, so I investigated the package, which directed me to a Web site for complaints. Google could not find the Web site.
On this site (One Billion Bulbs), however, I read enough stories about flames and noxious fumes from CFL's sold by this company to prompt me to remove all bulbs sold by this company from service in my home. I have also alerted COSTCO.
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| Overall Rating |
1.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
1.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
1.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Teri
(west babylon, NY)
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Aug 13 09
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Below is a letter I sent to the bulb manufacturer on Auguat 12th and their response. Everyone who has had the experience of their bulbs burning should file a complaint with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturer. Maybe some action will be taken.
I purchased a number of your CFL's from Costco a couple of years ago. Yesterday one of the bulbs (BPCE23TM/4) installed in a ceiling fixture started hissing and smoking. When I removed the bulb the base where the glass is attached was burnt and melted. I have contacted the the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and filed a complaint. I have read on-line that many other people have experienced the same problem with your products. They are a safety hazard and should be recalled before someone is harmed - if that hasn't already happened
Dear Consumer,
Thank you for contacting us with your concerns regarding one of our products. I am the Customer Service Manager here at Feit Electric. I would like to handle this issue personally since this is a rare occurrence. I am very interested in speaking to you and determine exactly which light bulb this could be as I mentioned in the initial email our defective rate is 1% in over 60 different types of compact fluorescent light bulbs.
I would more than happy to send you replacement light bulbs and assure you that what you experienced with the initial set of light bulbs is a rare occurrence with any of the light bulbs that we manufacture and they are all long life quality light bulbs.
If you would provide me with your contact information and when it is convenient for you I would be happy to contact you directly.
I look forward to hearing from you
Best regards,
Maria L. Preciado
Customer Service
Email mpreciado@feit.com
In-house mariap@feit.com
(800) 543-3348 x 119
(562) 908-6360
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| Overall Rating |
2.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Lou Ann
(Bloomfield Hills, MI)
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Jul 21 09
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Same issue as everyone else. Thought something was on fire, smelled like a motor burning or rubber burning. Checked adjoining rooms and outside and then fortunately noticed a table light trying to come on. Plastic base of the Conserv-Energy BPCE23TM/4 bulb was burning. We had one other bulb act up. Will remove all. Shouldn't there be a recall?
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| Overall Rating |
2.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
3.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
1.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
3.0 |
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| Quality / Dependability: |
1.0 |
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By
Lou Ann Counihan
(Bloomfield Hills, MI)
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Jul 21 09
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Same issue as everyone else. Thought something was on fire, smelled like a motor burning or rubber burning. Checked adjoining rooms and outside and then fortunately noticed a table light trying to come on. Plastic base of the Conserv-Energy BPCE23TM/4 bulb was burning. We had one other bulb act up. Will remove all. Shouldn't there be a recall?
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Mike
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May 04 09
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As others have described, one of these bulbs burned out, almost caught fire and filled the house with a burning electric/plastic smell. On top, since we've been using these, many other bulbs have burned out quickly lasting no longer than regular bulbs.
I'm removing all these stupid curly-cue bulbs and going back to regular bulbs. The curly-cues are expensive, unreliable and apparently dangerous. On top of that they contain mercury and no one I know bothers to recycle them. They just throw them in the trash and the mercury apparently ends up in the garbage dump. You've got to wonder how that's going to work out with thousands of people doing this.
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2.5 |
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2.0 |
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By
VWeaver
(goshen, IN)
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Apr 04 09
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I am returning every Feit bulb I own. The second one that almost caught fire did it for me. Different fixture. Wall sconces, so it wasn't a matter of heat building up. Almost every bulb I pulled had discoloration from heat in the base.
Garbage.
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3.3 |
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4.0 |
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2.0 |
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Sean
(Kings Park, NY)
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Mar 31 09
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I purchased bulbs from Costco and after 3 days, 2 of the 6 went bad. Are this Feit bulbs garbarge?
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3.5 |
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4.0 |
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4.0 |
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Michael
(Arlington, VA)
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Feb 12 09
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Bulb burned out after 3 months of use. Basically garbage. I could've bought 4-pack of regular bulbs for less money that would've lasted me a lot longer.
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3.0 |
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4.0 |
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3.0 |
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Jay Rosansky
(Washington, DC)
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Feb 07 09
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Son noticed ceiling fixture glowing red but not coming on. He took off cover and smelled strong burning odor. The glass tube was broken near the base. The buld was blackened and the base was black, melted and not solid to the touch. Being in a ceiling fixture it was lucky it didn't start a fire!
If these weren't recalled they clearly aught to be! From the other remarks this wasn't an isolated insedent. They are a hazard!
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2.8 |
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3.0 |
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2.0 |
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BLS
(Frederick, MD)
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Jan 24 09
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No hint of burning or fire hazard. Lost 6 bulbs in one week. Glad to get info from this site. I will return to COSTCO.
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4.0 |
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J B
(Thousand Oaks, CA)
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Jan 20 09
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We have been using these bulbs for a few months and this evening we noticed an electric fire type of odor. We traced it to one of the bulbs and noticed the twist part connecting to the base of the bulb was charred. The house still has the odor. I too purchased these from Costco.
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3.8 |
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4.0 |
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R. Neal
(Fort Worth, TX)
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Jan 19 09
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SUNBEAM/ 120 volt/ 60 hertz/ 200 mA/ 15 watts. Made in China. Same thing. Came home and found a foul stench in the entire house. Found a burn out CFL lightbulb in a normal floor lamp. The bulb had been in service for a couple of years. Glass in intact, plastic base around where glass tubes come out burnt and melted. COULD THIS HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT THE HOUSE DOWN?
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3.3 |
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4.0 |
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4.0 |
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1.0 |
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George Hughes
(Mechanicsville, VA)
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Jan 14 09
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Same thing, terrible amount of smoke . If my wife have not been at home, the house would have burned.
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3.5 |
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5.0 |
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Maureen Conwell
(Hydesville, CA)
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Dec 08 08
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Light burned out, not on dimmer, not on 3-way. In bathroom above sink with only two used in a four-hole light holder. Saw smoke coming out of base. The light started making crackling sound. Smoke got worse as if going into flame. Turned off light and removed. Will be returning to original purchaser with a gigantic complaint. I have a big house and four people living here. Into fire mode and it might have been disastrous. This happened on the second story.
Maureen Conwell
California
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G. Stutts
(Ventura, CA)
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Nov 24 08
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I just had a "Conserv-energy" BPCE23TM/4 23W UL# E170906 nearly catch fire in a ceiling fixture. In response to all the other reviews the company can be found at www.feit.com/
FEIT ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
4901 Gregg Road
Pico Rivera, CA 90660-2108
• E-MAIL
info@feit.com
• PHONE
(562) 463-BULB (2852)
(800) 543-FEIT (3348)
• FAX
(562) 908-6360
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Angela
(Lowell, MA)
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Nov 19 08
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We had a similar experience with this 23W bulb: UL#170906 BPCE23TM/4.
Last night we called the fire department, and they discovered the "failed" bulb. It was installed in a floor lamp with a cloth lampshade. There was a noxious odor of burning plastic/electrical components, and the room was filled with a smoky haze. The casing is blackened and cracked at the base of one of the glass coils. We feel lucky that we did not have a fire. Today the smell is still strong, and has given me a headache. I am worried that some of the mercury vapors may have escaped into the air. I called the city's Fire Investigation Department, but they were not able to give me any information. I'm going to call the local EPA office. I AM PLANNING TO STOP USING THESE BULBS.
Thanks for identifying the manufacturer; I can't believe their ID is not printed on their product! I think we bought this from Home Depot, not sure how long ago.
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3.0 |
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William Amplo
(Hicksille, NY)
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Nov 18 08
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Bought these bulbs at Costco and have used them for a while. The other day, I came home and smelled something burning like a wire burning. Checked all my outlets and when I checked my lamps, one of these bults were turning brown on the bottom of the bulb and melting. I would not recommend these bulbs to anyone. Feit Electronics should be investigated by the Better Business Bureau.
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2.0 |
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Greg
(WA)
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Nov 15 08
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Was in the shower smelled burning electical... looked out saw smoke coming from the light fixture, jummped out and turned off the light where the tubego into the fixture were burnt black an blistered, mine were the 18w feit bulbs I will be removing all of them from my house. saving a little power not worth risk of burning my house down. let alone risking my families lives.
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4.3 |
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5.0 |
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Robert Fishburn
(Spokae, WA)
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Jun 10 08
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These lights seem to work pretty well for a while (3 to 5 months)but then they start to smell like they are burning. I just removed my third one for that reason. The first one was actually on fire...it was arcing and smoking and flames were just starting when my wife turned off the light. Fortunately the flames quit when the light was turned off. If we hadn't been home when it started to burn, we probably would have lost our house and it's contents. I would like to get an address, phone number or something so I can contact the manufacturer and inform them of this problem before someone does lose a house.
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2.8 |
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4.0 |
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3.0 |
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Joe Oliveri
(Westfield, NJ)
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Jun 09 08
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Bulb burned out prematurely. Even after the bulb died, the base of the lamp continued to generate heat and a foul odder.
Would think twice before I buy this brand again!
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2.8 |
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2.0 |
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By
CF
(Portland, OR)
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Jun 01 08
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I just got online to find out how to get a new bulb after buying this at Costco and it burning out with minimal use in 6 months. These bulbs sound like a fire hazard! I will no longer buy light bulbs from Costco. This company is impossible to find on the internet, and only because of this forum do I know to look for Feit Electronics. This company is not printed on their bulbs.
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3.5 |
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4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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By
Roger Anderson
(Redwood City, CA)
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May 17 08
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Well, I've had a few of these CFLs burn out, and this time I wanted to be more scientific about it and look up the part number on the net. Wow, glad I did. The one I had fail today sounds like some of the others, with blackened area around base of where a tube goes into the CFL body. We just noticed it would not turn on, we heard nothing and smelled nothing. The bulb was in a totally exposed socket (not enclosed fixture) mounted sideways, not on dimmer or three way switch. The specification above indicates this is to be used for "table lamp" applications. Perhaps the orientation should be vertical instead of sideways with these. If so, WHY NOT have a this side up arrow, etc?
2 year warranty?! I think it worked 6 months. No, I don't have my reciept. Mailing it back to Feit Electric or whoever they are would surely cost more than getting another one. Just found some dimmable CFLs the other day, maybe they will be more dependable in non-dimming applications.
I'll be watching for the model number bulb and products by Fiet Electric, and making sure I never get any of them or their stuff again.
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bill o
(gloucester, MA)
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Apr 01 08
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Stay away from these bulbs - they are a fire hazard and are prone to cracking then literally burning in the fixture. Lucky for me I was in the room when the defect presented itself, or my house most assuredly would have burned.
Additionally the market these bulbs as being "green" friendly - but how could that possibly be if the bulb itself contains mercury?
the company that makes them is www.feitelectric.com
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4.0 |
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Rick Fearns
(Palm Springs, CA)
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Mar 27 08
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This bulb burned out prematurely. It smelled terrible, and produced a black gooey residue at the base of where one of the tubes enters the body. It appears as though the tube is cracked. This malp was used in a bathroom light fixture above the sink, along with another one (which still works). This bulb did not even come close to the anticipated life expectancy that was advertised. TThe base says that this bulb contains mercury. Considering that the glass is cracked, do we now have amercury hazard in addition to a potential fire hazard. I have never seen such smoke of smelled suuch a foul electric odir. I really beleive that these bulbs are a hazard, expecially judging from what I have read about other people's experiences with this exact model. Who makes them, and who's checking to be sure they're safe? They'e UL listed, which makes my confidence in that organization shakey too!
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2.5 |
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3.0 |
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3.0 |
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1.0 |
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PattiG
(So.Ca, CA)
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Mar 12 08
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Light burned out, not on dimmer, not on 3-way. Saw smoke coming out of base. The light started making crackling sound. Smoke got worse as if going into flame. Turned off light and removed. Will take all of them out.
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4.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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By
Mario Abbatiello
(Staten Island, NY)
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Feb 05 08
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I installed these energy saving bulbs all through my house. This particular bulb model failed two times in a very short time. There is no name on the bulb so i cant complain to anyone. About a half hr ago i was glad to be home my house smelled of a horrable odor like burning electric. My bulb was smoking from on of the legs of the coil & turned brown. I wonder if i didn't catch it in time would my house be on fire as we speak...
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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ccccc
(NC)
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Jan 24 08
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No Comments.
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| Overall Rating |
2.3 |
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2.0 |
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1.0 |
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By
Kathy Martin
(Spring Hill, TN)
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Jan 24 08
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I purchased these bulbs in June 2007. Two burned out (with a slight smell) within 2 months in rooms that rarely have the lights on.
I can't even determine the correct company to contact regarding the problem. I will not purchase these again and I am concerned regarding the safety issues shared here.
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3.5 |
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4.0 |
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3.0 |
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By
Wayne Koppey
(Terre Hill, PA)
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Jan 20 08
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I have placed a dozen or so of these throughout the house over the past year. The other night, my wife & daughter were getting ready to go out for the evening (leaving a couple lights on as usual for the dog), and happened to smell/see smoke coming from a lamp in the living room. They quickly turned it off and called me (since I was on my way out of down). I returned to find the base of the lamp burned. I can only imagine how close we came to having a house fire if nobody had been home at the time.
Seeing others with the same stories, I'm ready to pull all the bulbs throughout the house. The electric savings isn't worth the worry to use this product.
Has anyone had any luck contacting the manufacturer?
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3.3 |
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3.0 |
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1.0 |
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John Schneider
(Farmington Hills, MI)
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Dec 31 07
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Do not use this product.
I had this bulb in the laundry room, in an open fixture, though packing was not obviously labeled as to that requirement (must have been in 1 pt font). Turned it on this morning and light seemed dim. It went out about 1 minute later and then a small flame started coming out of the base were the glass tube enters. Fortunately I was in the room and had not walked out for a couple of minutes or we might have had a house fire.
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3.3 |
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3.0 |
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1.0 |
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By
Henry E Rose
(West Long Branch, NJ)
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Dec 15 07
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I have a FEIT Electric BPCE23TM/4 Conserv-Energy 23-watt fluorescent coil bulb in my home office desk lamp. I have used it for four months about six hours per day (720 hours) until it stopped lighting. The packaging states it is a 100-watt replacement, which is contrary to this web site's 75-watt rating for the bulb. Luckily, I have not had the "smoking, burning, browning" problems other reviewers have cited. Nevertheless, I am sorely disappointed in this bulb and the other three that came in the package. I am reticent to contact the company because I do not want to have potentially worse problems with their warranty replacement bulb.
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3.0 |
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By
Mike Tully
(NJ)
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Dec 13 07
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I have 12 of these bulbs in my home, all in Table top lamp. Yesterday when my wife turned on one in our bedroom, it flashed and gave off a burning odor. I immediately turned the lamp off and removed the bulb. It had dark brown burn marks on the right post of the bulb and the base was very hot to the touch. I examined all the other bulbs and found 5 which has evidence of brown burn marks on them. All 12 of these bulbs have been replaced with standard bulbs because we cannot take the chance of a fire.
Has there been any recalls of these bulbs or is there a method to tell which ones are defective?
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4.0 |
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By
Tom Hink
(East Wenatchee, WA)
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Dec 07 07
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RE: Conserv-energy BPCE23TM/4... One recent evening I discovered one of my sconce lights was out. The lamp had evidence of heat where the tube protrudes from the ceramic base.
When I removed the sconce,I noticed smoke trails on the paint above it's location. The sconce is open, both top and bottom, no excessive heat can build.
Is there a fire hazard with these units?
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3.8 |
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4.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Fred Schroeder
(Coeur d' Alene, ID)
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Sep 18 07
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Two of these bulbs have started smoking and sparking, close to the end of their life. If someone had not been home we would have had a fire!!!!
These are BPCE23TM/4 23W UL # E170906
The burn is happening were one coil leg inters the body on the right side of (Conserv-Energy)Logo.
The first time it happened was about 4 months ago. This secound time I thought I would contact you. 9/18/07
Please look into this. Thanks Fred.
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3.8 |
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5.0 |
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4.0 |
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1.0 |
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Bob
(Durham, NC)
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Aug 30 07
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Same thing happened to me. bulb flickered, then orange glow at the base of the bulb, then a fair amount of black smoke. I turned it off and removed it. This is not good.
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3.5 |
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4.0 |
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4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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2.0 |
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Dave Turner
(Williston, VT)
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Aug 07 07
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smelt something burning in my house could searched all over and couldn't find anything, Then the room had smoke in it and the light went out. I thought I had an electrical fire until I saw the smoke and black os cooming out of the base of the bulb.
I wonder if this was toxic mercury or what it was?
I want to send it back but don't know where to
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3.8 |
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| Light Quality: |
5.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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1.0 |
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By
Sandii Alamillo
(Watsonville, CA)
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Jul 11 07
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Almost burned my house down. Smell of burning then light goes out and then an orange glow at base while smoking continues. I was in kitchen when I smelled the odor coming from connecting livingroom.
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3.3 |
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| Light Quality: |
4.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
4.0 |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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1.0 |
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By
Joe LaGreca
(San Diego, CA)
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Jun 26 07
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I have had several of these bulbs last only a few days. Other continue to work, but their quality is very questionable.
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4.0 |
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| Light Quality: |
5.0 |
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| Noise Level / No Buzzing: |
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| Instant On / Flicker Free: |
4.0 |
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2.0 |
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By
Susan Miller
(Fort Wayne, IN)
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Apr 12 07
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No Comments.
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