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16 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 28, 2020. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 16reports to CPSC
  • Sep 28, 2020the latest report was made
  • Aug 22, 2011the earliest
  • 14with the company’s comments
Brand
Conserv-Energy
Maker
Feit Electric Company, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Light bulbsCPSC’s product type: Light Bulbs (code 627), in Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations: Indoor Lighting
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)

“Conserv Energy”, “Conserv-Energey” and “Conserve Energy”

By month

1 report from October 2019 to September 2020; the most in September 2020, 1. 15 earlier reports, since August 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20201
December 20172
December 20161
June 20151
February 20151
October 20131
August 20121
April 20121
March 20121
December 20111
November 20111
October 20111
September 20111
August 20112

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 13 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Sep 28, 2020, sent to the company Oct 28, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 12, 2020

    The product, in the report: It is a Conserv-Energy compact florescent lightbulb. 13W, 2700K color Model CE13T2

    A similar lightbulb from the one that caught fire in my bathroom failed in a similar way. It is a different brand, but appears constructed the same way. I reported the first lightbulb in incident [REDACTED].

    The bulb was the only bulb inside of a dome light in the bathroom. It is supplied with 120W 60hz, activated by a toggle switch on the wall. Unlike the previous incident, it burnt out without flickering and I did not notice smoke. I was concerned that the glass near the base melted open. The glass around the melted hole cracked while I handled it.

    Model
    CE13T2
    Where
    Ferndale, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Dec 15, 2017, sent to the company Mar 22, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 12, 2018

    The product, in the report: Shortly after the [REDACTED] service team completed repairs and installed “a surge protector” when I asked what he meant, he replied “could be something as small as a light bulb.” We have never had a bulb explode in our house before.

    I woke up and noticed my compact fluorescent bulb had partially disintegrated (short circuit?) I’m worried that the mercury used in production of these bulbs in now in the carpet. There were glass shards I had to carefully pull out of the carpet next to my bed.

    Bought from
    Lowe’s, Arizona
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2015, about then
    Where
    Tempe, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Dec 3, 2017, sent to the company Mar 23, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2018

    The product, in the report: The object that exploded was a newer-type compact fluorescent bulb. This explosion happened about a week after the local electrician installed what he said was a power conditioner. That may well be. But it could easily be something like a 1 Coulomb capacitor which could effect not just the house, but all of it’s occupants.

    I had a couple fluorescent mini- tubes in my closet for a year or two. Coincidentally the local electrician came to install new outlets in our kitchen.

    It didn’t take long for them to burst, leaving class shards everywhere (i.e. in the carpet). It may be that one of the lamps has dimmers - which I haven’t checked out. At most they should just turn black at the base in that event - not explode.

    Model
    CE13T/10
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Bought
    Jan 5, 2017, about then
    Where
    Tempe, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Dec 30, 2016, sent to the company Jan 11, 2017, published by CPSC Jan 27, 2017

    The product, in the report: 40 Watt replacement (uses only 5 watts) LED clear glass globe filament light bulb (approximately 8 cm in diameter) - 475 Lumens soft white LED, 2700K color

    Purchased FEIT electric LED Dimmable 40 Watt replacement globe 4 pack light bulbs - Item/Article: 1050962 from Costco yesterday, 29 December 2016. That evening used the 4 bulbs in a bathroom fixture, bulbs pointed downward to give light to the sink area. Early this morning found shattered glass on the bathroom floor, the sink and around the sink. Found that the glass globe of one of the 4 LED lights had fallen away from the bulb and had caused the shattered glass. The LED filament light portion of the bulb was still in the fixture and providing light. Did get a cut on one of my feet from the glass on the floor.

    Model
    ITM./ART. 1050962 - Order No. BPCEG25/827/LED/4
    UPC
    1780135882
    Bought from
    Costco, Virginia
    Bought
    Dec 29, 2016
    Where
    Williamsburg, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 71, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jun 20, 2015, sent to the company Jun 29, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 14, 2015

    The product, in the report: Conserv-Energy BPCE13T/8 13W 120VAC 60hZ 210mA UL # E170906 http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Compact-White-Fluorescent-Light/dp/B004Y0VAC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434830872&sr=8-1&keywords=bpce13t&pebp=1434830872992&perid=1MA2RH5J1CWKKECK463C

    I have had two Conserv-Energy (BPCE13/8) UL#E170906 CFL bulbs fail and cause a GFCI breaker to trip. I’m lucky that I had the breaker, because on re-setting it, noticing the dead bulb (1 of 3 in a bathroom fixture) and removing it, the thing was melting hot. I thought it was a fluke the first time, but it happened a second time with a different bulb. After searching for the product on Amazon, this is not an isolated incident. This is a dangerous product that will kill people. I’m lucky it was on a GFCI circuit.

    http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Conserv-Energy-Replacement-Twist-Light/dp/B002I5ZNMA/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1434830838&sr=8-13&keywords=conserv-energy

    http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Compact-White-Fluorescent-Light/dp/B004Y0VAC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434830872&sr=8-1&keywords=bpce13t&pebp=1434830872992&perid=1MA2RH5J1CWKKECK463C

    I have one of the bulbs on hand still, that has started behaving strangely, odd flicker when turned on, and a rattling sound in the base if you shake it.

    Model
    BPCE13T/8
    Where
    Lake Forest Park, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 27, 2015, sent to the company Mar 10, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 24, 2015

    The product, in the report: Daylight 75W Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent Light bulb

    Compact florescent light bulb failed and caught fire.

    Just noticed the bulb was blinking. Removed the fixture cover. Checked to see if it was screwed in properly. Went outside briefly and when I returned I noticed descending soot particles. Looked up to see bulb separated from base and flames where the glass seats into the base. Turned off the light switch and removed the hot bulb.

    Model
    CE18T/D/6
    UPC
    1780187733
    Serial number
    56LJ
    Bought from
    COSTCO
    Bought
    Nov 16, 2011, about then
    Where
    Corvallis, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  7. Not said

    Made Oct 23, 2013, sent to the company Dec 24, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 9, 2014

    The product, in the report: Spiral florescent light bulb Manufacturer is unknown-Perhaps the identification on the bulb is an importer. The name on the bulb is Conserv-Energy. It bears the UL stamp of approval.

    Energy Saving fluorescent spiral bulbs.

    The caller had one in her lamp, fairly close to her head that exploded while she was sitting in the chair reading by the floor lamp.

    Caller does not remember how long the lamp had been burning, she was not burned or cut.

    She is reporting that there was a piercingly strong odor produced when the bulb exploded.

    The bulb where it enters the base has a brown burn mark on it.

    Caller is reporting this as a safety hazard and potential danger of mercury she believes is most certainly present.

    She also is certain that there could have been a potential fire hazard if she had not been right there at the time.

    There were no injuries reported

    Caller has attempted to contact the manufacturer but has been on hold never connected.

    She will try again.

    Injury Information:How is it possible to know? The consumer understands that such an inerdent releases mercury gases and that it can damage the central nervous system.

    Model
    13w 120 VAC [60Hz] 180mA
    Serial number
    BPCE13T/8
    Bought from
    caller doesn’t remember, Michigan
    Where
    Shelby Township, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserve Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  8. No one hurt

    Made Aug 21, 2012, sent to the company Sep 6, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 20, 2012

    The product, in the report: Conserv-Energy BPCE23TM/4 23 Watt 120 VAC 60 Hz 360 mA UL # E170906

    This CFL that caused the problem began to smolder and burn the plastic bulb unexpectedly. The 23 Watt CFL was one of two in a normal non-dimming table lamp with a rated wattage well below the 60 watt requirement. This CFL was in the lamp for only two months and just last week began to smolder and burn at the point on the CFL where one of the tubes enters the base support. Fortunately we were able to identify the smoldering CFL before it caught fire. I have the tube and intend to notify the retailer about the problem. Please let me know if I can provide you with the lamp or any addition information. Please keep me updated on how this report was processed. This is important to me as at time I have left other CFL that are used continuously in my home.

    Model
    BPCE23TM/4 UL # E170906 23 Watt 120 VAC 60 Hz 360 mA
    Bought from
    Costco, Virginia
    Where
    Chantilly, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Apr 10, 2012, sent to the company Apr 18, 2012, published by CPSC May 2, 2012

    The product, in the report: A CFL Bulb labeled as Conserv-Energy, which is made by Feit.

    After about 1000 hours or usage, about 10 minutes after I turned on my desk lamp the CFL bulb flickered a few time. Shortly thereafter I smelled smoke. When I looked under the shade the the base of the bulb which is made out of plastic material was on fire. The twisted glass bulb and the electronic components that are normally inside the base fell out of the base, and where hanging by one wire. Please note that the bulb was upside down because the socket of my desk lamp is in an inverted position. I quickly turned off the power to the lamp and put out the flame. If I had not been sitting at my desk this could have resulted in a major fire.

    Model
    Conserv-Energy BPCE23TM/4
    Bought from
    Costco or Home Depo, California
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2008, about then
    Where
    Rancho Cucamonga, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 72, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energey, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Mar 1, 2012, sent to the company Mar 9, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 23, 2012

    The product, in the report: Compact fluorescent 13W bulb by Conserv-Energy.

    Compact fluorescent bulb malfunctioned. Heard an electrical noise coming from one of rooms. Sounded like a sizzle. Saw a small flash from the room and then smelt a very distinct electrical burning smell. Very disturbing sound and smell and the brown scorch marks on the base of the bulb indicate this is an unsafe product. It didn’t last anywhere near the rated life either. CPSC should do a complete investigation on this product. The internet (e.g., [REDACTED], CPSC) is riddled with reports of these bulbs malfunctioning and catching fire.

    Model
    BPCE13T/8
    Bought from
    Costco, Virginia
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Dec 12, 2011, sent to the company Dec 19, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2012

    The product, in the report: Compact florescent light bulb, 23 watts

    Heavy and unendurable chemical smell came out of a room. I and my wife found that smoke came from a light bulb. We turned off the power switch immediately and opened all windows. A 23-watts compact florescent light bulb whose model number is CD23TM/4(N) from Feit Electric burnt and melted significantly by itself. After the incident settled down, I found that the lighting-up part of the light bulb was dangling from the the socket body due to the burning and melting on the junction between the two parts. When I softly touched it, it came separated from the socket body.

    We were lucky enough to act fast and to have good wind flows from outside so that the fire alarm did not come on. We turned on scent candles and sprayed scents every day, but the disgusting chemical smell all over the room lasted a good week.

    The burnt light bulb was one out of four that came together as one package. We took down and replaced rest of them with regular light bulbs because we did not want to burn our home by the light bulbs from Feit Electric.

    Model
    CE23TM/4(N)
    UPC
    1780187762
    Bought from
    Ace Hardware
    Bought
    Aug 16, 2011, about then
    Where
    Arlington, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 5, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. No one hurt

    Made Nov 14, 2011, sent to the company Nov 22, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 7, 2011

    The product, in the report: FEIT Electric Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb, part number: CE23TM/4(N) UL # E170906

    Turned on lights and overhead fixture which used the FEIT Electric 100 Watt Compact Fluorescent Light and the light started to flicker and dim for about 30 seconds, then finally dimmed to a very dim glow. Smoke started to come out of the light fixture.

    After removing the electrical power to the light fixture, I investigated and discovered that the CFL (which was still significantly warm to the touch), while it was failing, was overheating to the extent that the sticker used around the socket of the light fixture appeared to have started to burn--it was a discolored brownish color. I also examined the CFL and there appears to be some melting at the base of the CFL glass due to excessive heat. I do not know for certain if the smoke was caused by the burning sticker or the melting CFL. The wiring in the fixture was still intact and unaffected by the heat. There was also a slight smell of electrical fire in the air.

    Model
    CE23TM/4(N)
    UPC
    1780187762
    Bought from
    Costco
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Oct 1, 2011, sent to the company Oct 11, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2011

    The product, in the report: compact energy saving light bulb

    I have used compact energy saving bulbs of the same type (containing mercury) for a long time in the same lamp. Today, one of these bulbs began to smoke and melt. It now has a bulge in one spot. I have removed it from the lamp. It has the following markings on its base -- HG Contains mercury 17-4-02x BPCE13T/8 13w 120VAC 60Hz 180mA UL # E170906. I will keep it in case you need more information from me. If I had not been in the room at the time, it might have caught fire. I am using the same type bulbs around the house and am concerned whether there is a problem. As I mentioned, I have been using these types of bulbs for a long time without such problem.

    Model
    13w 120VAC 60Hz 180mA UL # E170906
    Bought from
    costco or home depot, Maryland
    Where
    Rockville, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Sep 12, 2011, sent to the company Sep 20, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 4, 2011

    The product, in the report: white spiral florescent light bulb 13W 120VAC 60Hz 180MA

    I bought a pack fo several spiral florescent light bulbs and have had them in a lake cabin for a couple of years. Last year one of the bulbs made a “popping” sound and a gasous smoke emitted from the side of the bulb. This summer the same thing happened to a second bulb in the same fixture.

    Model
    BPCE13T/8
    Serial number
    UL#E170906
    Bought from
    Menards “I think”, Minnesota
    Bought
    Apr 21, 2010, about then
    Where
    Hackensack, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Aug 29, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 21, 2011

    The product, in the report: Twist compact fluorescent bulb with white base. Base has green printed. It says FEIT Electric Conserv-Energy C (UL) US CE23TM/6 Listed 56LJ 23W 120VAC 60Hz 380mA UL#E170906 (Hg) Lamp contains mercury. Recycle in accordance with disposal laws see www.lamprecycle.org 17-8-04 X D CAUTION: Risk of electric shock-do not use where directly exposed to water. Not for use with dimmers. FC

    cc: from an email sent to costco. Please address!

    I purchased many FEIT Electric fluorescent lightbulbs at Costco. FEIT part number CE23TM/6 23W 120VAC 60Hz 380 mA UL#E170906 . Tonight I came home to the smell of burning plastic. Upon investigation, one of these bulbs in a fixture in my house had burned out and was no turning brown/black on the white base of the fluorscent lamp and actively smoking. I am very disappointed in this hazard. I was not able to find a recall notice on this product. However, on Amazon there are several reports of this same problem. http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Conserv-Energy-Replacement-Twist-Light/dp/B002I5ZNMA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

    I have notified the vendor and manfacturer by email. I plan to return all the bulbs I currently have to costco for a refund.

    Thank you,

    [REDACTED]

    Model
    CE23TM/6
    UPC
    I don’t know
    Serial number
    I don’t know
    Bought from
    Costco
    Where
    Portland, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Aug 22, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2011

    The product, in the report: BPCE 13T 13w 120vac 60 hz 180ma UL#E170906

    I have had several Conserv-Energy CFL bulbs fail and during the failure burn holes in the glass. Since they contain mercury and are a hazard if they break I consider the hole that burns in the glass to be a serious problem.

    This last one sizzled which alerted us to the problem and we could see arcing at the point of the hole. I still have the bulb and would be happy to provide a photo.

    Model
    Conserv-Energy
    Serial number
    BPCE 13T
    Bought from
    I don’t know, Michigan
    Bought
    Mar 8, 2011
    Where
    Laingsgburg, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Conserv-Energy, made or sold by Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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