Chinese Made CFL Light Bulbs a Fire Hazard

Chinese Made CFL Light Bulbs a Fire Hazard



Above is a picture of a CFL light bulb. Four inch
flames were spewing out of the side of the ballast like a blow torch!

The bulb was taken to the Fire Department to report the incident. The
Fireman wasn't at all surprised and said that it was not an uncommon
occurrence. Apparently, sometimes when the bulb burns out there is a
good chance that the ballast can start a fire. He told me that the Fire
Marshall had issued reports about the dangers of these bulbs.

Upon doing some Internet research, it seems that bulbs made in China seem to have all the problems. Lots of
fires have been blamed on misuse of CFL bulbs, like using them in
recessed lighting, pot lights, dimmers or in track lighting. The one shown was
installed in a normal light socket.

These were bought at Wal-Mart. I will be removing all the Chinese bulbs
from my house. CFL bulbs are a great energy saver but make sure you buy a
name brand like Sylvania, Phillips or GE and not the "no brand" ones from China.

Better yet buy CFL's from these American manufacturers: http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/CTGY/USABulbs

Or buy good old American made incandescent bulbs: http://www.aamsco.com/light-bulbs/american-made-incandescent-light-bulbs.php

DO NOT BUY FROM WALMART AND AVOID CHINESE MADE GARBAGE!