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2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 17, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 2reports to CPSC
  • Dec 17, 2016the latest report was made
  • Nov 23, 2011the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Niagara
Maker
NIAGARA CONSERVATIONMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Light bulbsCPSC’s product type: Light Bulbs (code 627), in Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations: Indoor Lighting

By month

1 report from January 2016 to December 2016; the most in December 2016, 1. 1 earlier report, since November 2011, is in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
December 20161
November 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

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 Dec 17, 2016, sent to the company Dec 27, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 11, 2017

    The product, in the report: Compact Florescent Bulb (CFL) 20 watt 120 volt I have pictures of the damaged CFL but could not figure out how to add them in the section below.

    Dear Consumer Products Safety Representative,

    On Saturday, December 10, 2016 my wife and I had a scare with a Niagara 20 watt CFL bulb. This bulb was installed sideways in an open ceiling light fixture in our laundry/utility room. The bulb base burned so hot that it melted the tube away from base. In addition, the bulb burned orange where it was affixed to the base, gave off a noxious odor as well as smoke. The tube shattered as it fell to a carpeted floor. It was still so hot that it melted a few spots of the carpet.

    I called Niagara Conservation Corp. (800-831-8383) and left a voicemail with two (2) individuals. Since it was Saturday, I expected to get a response on Monday. To date I have not heard from the company.

    We got the Niagara CFL bulbs at least three (3) years ago from Duke Energy as part of their energy saving promotion. I called them on Monday, December 12, 2016. I spoke to four (4) separate individuals all of whom indicated they were unaware of any CFL problems. Because our carpet had been burned, I was referred to their Claims Dept. I received a letter from Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. representing Duke Energy denying our claim for carpet damage. It was recommended that I contact Niagara to file a claim for damages.

    I repeatedly mentioned to those with whom I spoke to at Duke Energy, I was not interested in getting a settlement for the carpet. The concern I expressed was the possibility of a fire being started due to the failure of CFL bulbs.

    My wife and I were unaware of all the failures and recalls that have occurred with CFL bulbs since at least 2011 or earlier. Where were Niagara and Duke Energy when this was going on? I found your address and are sending you the information indicated in the document: http://ceolas.net/#li18ex, CFL Safety, US Government Energy Star advice.

    Product Manufacturer: Niagara Conservation Corp. Made in China Model Information: LKMS 20W (5 photos attached: the manufacturer name, the date the bulb was installed, the broken fluorescent tube, the burned base and damaged carpet). Use: Indoors with sideways base in open light fixture. Three CFLs were installed in the fixture. The plastic light fixture lens shown has not been used since we began using CFLs several years ago.

    I would expect that as these bulbs age, they will become more prone to failure. Due to the fact that I have no confidence that this situation will not happen again, I have removed all the CFLs from our laundry/utility room as well as the unused ones from our storage cabinet. They will be taken to our local hazardous materials recycling center for disposal.

    [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

    This letter was e mailed to cfi@energystar.gov along with pictures of the damaged bulb and damaged carpet. I was unable to include the pictures in the section below for my files.

    Model
    LKM520
    Bought from
    Duke Enegy Saver program
    Bought
    Apr 30, 2013, about then
    Where
    Kokomo, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 71, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Niagara, made or sold by NIAGARA CONSERVATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Nov 23, 2011, sent to the company Jan 12, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 3, 2012

    The product, in the report: 20 Watt Compact Fluorescent light bulb

    The caller says that smoke in the house set off the alarm and called 911. It was determined that the fire was caused by the bulb. She says the lamp has 3 way switch. The distributor said they made it known that CFL’s are not to be used in 3 way lamps and no where on the bulb does it state that. It does state to not use with dimmer lamps. Their concern is that many people are using the bulb on a 3 way lamp.

    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Niagara, made or sold by NIAGARA CONSERVATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

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Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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