January 13, 2005

Sauder Woodworking Co. Announces Recall of Mini Spot-light Bulbs in Furniture Hutches Sold At Office Depot Stores

Name of Product: 40 Watt Incandescent Mini Spot-light Bulbs

Units: About 22,600

Manufacturer: Comtrad, Division of Waljon Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Hazards: Some of the bulbs have imploded or broken apart within the first several minutes after they are first illuminated. Broken glass particles pose a laceration hazard to consumers.

Description: The recalled 40 Watt “Type R” incandescent mini spot-light bulbs were included in two- and three-lamp accent lights in certain furniture hutch items manufactured by Sauder Woodworking Co. The furniture hutch models involved are:

Model 9386 – Uses the three-lamp kit.
Model 9549 – Uses the two-lamp kit.
Model 9509 – Uses the two-lamp kit.

Sold At: The hutches were sold at select Office Depot stores from October 2004 through November 2004 for between $160 and $300.

Manufactured In: The light bulbs are manufactured in China.

Remedy: The retailer has a record of all product purchasers. The product purchasers will be contacted directly, provided with replacement light bulbs, and instructed to discard the originally supplied bulbs.

Consumer Contact: Calls should be directed to Sauder Customer Service at (800) 523-3987, 7-11pm (ET) Mon-Fri, 9-5pm (ET) on Saturday, or visit the firm’s website at www.sauder.com