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23 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 13, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 23reports to CPSC
  • Sep 13, 2024the latest report was made
  • May 24, 2011the earliest
  • 8with the company’s comments
Brand
Sunbeam
Makers
L’Image Home Products, Inc, ELITE GROUP INC. and Star Elite, and 2 othersMakers, 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

2 reports from October 2023 to September 2024; the most in September 2024, 1. 21 earlier reports, since May 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20241
July 20241
March 20211
August 20181
January 20171
October 20161
March 20162
January 20161
February 20151
May 20141
January 20141
August 20131
February 20131
December 20121
July 20121
January 20121
October 20111
August 20112
June 20112
May 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 16 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 3 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 incident, no one hurt

    Made Sep 13, 2024, sent to the company Oct 7, 2024, published by CPSC Oct 4, 2024

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam 14.5W 3000K LED bulb, model 30414212, E468262. REF # YMT A19 14.5W 1603-30

    Sunbeam LED 14.5W bulb (model 30414212, E468262, lot 10002), installed in a house’s dome ceiling-mounted fixture, began glowing red and smoking. The end of the bulb as well as the joint between the base and the rest of the bulb body have melted and burned plastic. The bulb body had separated slightly from the base. Thankfully we spotted it quickly enough to prevent a fire or injuries.

    Model
    30414212
    Where
    Garner, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 6, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Star Elite
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Jul 8, 2024, sent to the company Jul 11, 2024, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2024

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam 14.5W 3000K LED bulb, model 30414212, E468262

    Sunbeam LED 14.5W bulb (model 30414212, E468262, lot 10002) went out, made strange noises, and started smoking. A decent-size cloud, not a little wisp. The base had slightly separated from the bulb body, as has happened with every Sunbeam bulb I “inherited” when buying this house; the only way to remove it from the fixture (with switch off!) was to twist the bulb until the wires inside broke, remove the bulb body, then remove the bulb base. I also removed and replaced the other 3 Sunbeam bulbs in the fixture; while they also had separated bases, the wires didn’t break during removal.

    Model
    30414212
    Where
    Garner, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Mar 24, 2021, sent to the company Jun 17, 2021, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2021

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam LED lamp. 14.5 watt A-19 Model 30414212 lot #10002

    I heard a loud pop coming from the adjacent bed room, then the snap sound of a circuit breaker tripping. I found the room full of “magic smoke” (magic smoke is an industry term) and the light fixture shade was black with soot. After ventilating the room and turning off the switch, I removed the shade and found one of the two Sunbeam 14.5 watt A-19 lamps blackened and burned. Removing the lamp required a pipe wrench and I found the center pin of the lamp holder completely vaporized. The wall switch that operates the fixture is a standard snap switch not a dimmer. I checked voltage with a multimeter and found an average of 120.2 volts over a twenty minute period deviating + or - 0.2 volts. There was a lot small molten metal partials inside the fixture shade. I believe if the lamp had not been completely enclosed there would have been a high risk of fire.

    Model
    30414212
    Bought from
    Dollar Tree
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2019
    Where
    Burien, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Star Elite
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Aug 9, 2018, sent to the company Aug 17, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 31, 2018

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam MightyBulb Chandelier; 60W

    A light bulb in ceiling fixture exploded when on and caused fire on wood kitchen table. I was sitting beneath the fixture and could have been badly injured had the hot part of the bulb that started the fire landed on me. The bulb that exploded was manufactured by Sunbeam and was a 60W bulb.

    Model
    MightyBulb Chandelier Bulb 60W 130V 2000HRS Medium Base
    UPC
    29312 06042
    Serial number
    n/a
    Bought from
    Dollar Tree
    Where
    Purcellville, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jan 4, 2017, sent to the company Feb 2, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2017

    The product, in the report: White LED household 12W 800Lm 120V 60Hz bulb

    Sunbeam LED lightbulb Model 30411617 fell from a ceiling fixture and caught fire.

    Model
    30411617
    Where
    Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. First aid

    Made Oct 2, 2016, sent to the company Oct 11, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2016

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam 100 w A19 Rough service 130V lightbvulb

    Sunbeam light bulb after 3 months use I turned on the light switch and the bulb exploded and started smoking. Sent glass everywhere.

    Model
    30411782
    UPC
    6 29312 15776 1
    Serial number
    06-3048949 Lot 148
    Bought from
    Dollarama
    Bought
    Jul 15, 2016
    Where
    Sarnia, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  7. No one hurt

    Made Mar 16, 2016, sent to the company Apr 25, 2016, published by CPSC May 9, 2016

    The product, in the report: Standard Light Bulb, 60 Watts Item # 13730

    The caller may have purchased the light bulbs about 1-2 years ago.

    The caller stated that he had 7 of these light bulbs installed in 2 separate fixtures in his kitchen.

    The glue that holds the glass and the wire in the metal base appears to have failed. The light bulbs were hanging by live wire. The caller stated that he noticed this when he went to change one of the light bulbs. The light bulb flashed (electric sparks) while trying to change it. After that, he inspected the light fixture and noticed that the 7 light bulbs were hanging by wire.

    The caller had to use a plier to take out the base of the light bulbs from the light fixture.

    The caller contacted the company on 3/14/16 regarding the incident. The company representative apologized for the issue and informed him that they would provide a refund for the unused bulbs. The caller has 9 packages (4 light bulbs in each) that have been unused. The caller offered to send back the failed light bulbs to the company for an inspection but the company asked him to keep it.

    The caller stated that the glue on the light bulbs was crumbly and fell out on the kitchen counter-top.

    The caller stated that he also had one of a different brand light bulb installed in the same fixture. That light bulb did not have any issues.

    Model
    30410099
    UPC
    62931213730
    Bought from
    Dollar Tree, Missouri
    Where
    Springfield, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Mar 14, 2016, sent to the company May 19, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2016

    The product, in the report: three-way light bulb

    (03/11/2016) The consumer stated that fire department responded to an alarm at an apartment. The consumer stated that the light bulb blew up and set the lamp shade on fire.

    Model
    30410263
    Where
    905, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jan 11, 2016, sent to the company Jan 29, 2016, published by CPSC Feb 16, 2016

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam light bulb 3 way 50/100/150 watta

    I have been booted out of your system two times. Two problems with sunbeam light bulbs. The bulb detached from the bottom. The second problem is when a different Sunbeam light bulb exploded. 3 Way 50/100/150. It blew up when the timer was set to go off. Fortunately I was home and unplugged it. Could have caused house fire or injury. Glass flew everywhere.

    Bought from
    Big Lot or Dollar store, Michigan
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Bloomfield Hills, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. Not said

    Made Feb 8, 2015, sent to the company Mar 6, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 20, 2015

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam incandescent light bulbs. 60, 75, 100 watt.

    Issue with Sunbeam light bulbs. They sell them at the Dollar Store locally, but it is a fairly popular brand. DANGEROUS! The sealant they use causes the glass to separate from the metal sleeve. Once it does, the bulb falls off, and the filament can hit the sleeve and causes a short. Note the scoring on both bulbs, and the filament fused to the sleeve. Fire hazard. Stay away!

    Model
    30410162
    UPC
    2931214221
    Bought from
    Dollar Store, Oregon
    Bought
    Jan 8, 2015
    Where
    Gresham, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  11. Not said

    Made May 23, 2014, sent to the company Jun 3, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 17, 2014

    The product, in the report: 60 watt incandescent light bulb

    Sunbeam incandescent chandelier light bulb in our bedroom fixture. This morning while lit the glass bulb separated from the metal base, falling to the floor. The filament glowed red hot for a few seconds, glass bulb was too hot to.pick up with out protection. This was a definite fire hazard.

    Model
    30410133
    UPC
    2931214032
    Where
    Milford, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by GREENBRIER INTERNATIONAL
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  12. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 14, 2014, sent to the company Jan 24, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 18, 2014

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam light bulb. 1500LM 120V.

    On 1/13/14 at 9:00pm. I reached to turn off the light connected to my headboard. When I touched the lamp the bulb fell out of the lamp and burned my eyelid, my cheek and my upper arm. The light was still burning the bulb came loose from the screw in part and fell off. If this had fallen on my grandchild who could not have gotten away for the bulb he would have been badly burned. This light bulb needs to be removed from production.

    Bought from
    Dollar Tree
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2013
    Where
    Little Rock, Arkansas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  13. No one hurt

    Made Aug 12, 2013, sent to the company Nov 13, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 27, 2013

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam compact fluorescent light bulb 120v, 60Hz, 380mA, SDF-24, 24W. FCC ID: OUMSDF120 UL listed 79TM, E0204685

    August 2, 2013

    To US Consumer Product Safety Commission:

    I have a Sunbeam compact fluorescent light bulb. 120v, 60Hz, 380mA, SDF-24, 24W. FCC ID: OUMSDF120 UL listed 79TM, E0204685

    The base of the bulb caught fire. We were in the room. We shut off the lamp and disconnected the bulb.

    What will you do about this dangerous bulb?

    Sincerely, [REDACTED]

    Model
    FCC ID: OUMSDF120 /UL 79TM, E0204685
    Where
    Wayne, Indiana: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. Not said

    Made Feb 21, 2013, sent to the company Mar 1, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2013

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam CFL lightbulb E217504 18W UL listed 93AF

    My wife was in the bathroom and heard a hissing kind of sound and then saw smoke coming from a light fixture in our bathroom. She immediately turned off the light and called to me. When I went in there was smoke coming from the light area of the fixture even though it was off. I grabbed a pair of leather gloves and quickly removed the light fixture from the wall by unscrewing the two small brass nuts. I tipped the fixture and when I looked in I could see the smoke emanating from the base of the bulb. I removed the bulb and set it outside to cool ( was -16 out) .

    This is an open fixture in a dry location so moisture and heat buildup should nut be to blame.

    The bulb in question is a Sunbeam CFL marked E217504 18W

    Model
    E217504
    Serial number
    e217504
    Bought from
    home depot, Ontario
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Selwyn, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  15. Hurt, care not known

    Made Dec 13, 2012, sent to the company Jan 8, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 30, 2013

    The product, in the report: sunbeam chandelier light bulb,

    I have a lamp that overhangs my couch/ I was lying on the couch when the glass part of the bulb just fell out. The bulb was hot so when it fell it burned when it hit me. It was a chandelier bulb.

    Model
    i don’t know
    Bought from
    dollar tree, Oklahoma
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2012, about then
    Where
    muskogee, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  16. No one hurt

    Made Jul 12, 2012, sent to the company Aug 2, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 23, 2012

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam 100 watt light bulb

    I put a sunbeam bulb in my sons light. It was 100 watt. The bulb just exploded after 5 min of being in there...Glass went everywhere.

    Then I thought it was just a fluke, but put another sunbeam bulb in my bathroom and within 3 min the bulb exploded again.

    Model
    I don’t know
    Bought from
    Big Lots, Colorado
    Bought
    May 4, 2012, about then
    Where
    Littleton, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 28, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Jan 29, 2012, sent to the company Feb 3, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 17, 2012

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam standard bulb. A19-130V-1500HRS Light Output lumans 1085

    Standing in kitchen light bulb just exploded. I picked up bottom rounded part of bulb still in tact that flew past my face. The rounded part was about 3 inch by 3inch and had a black spot on it at the edge that looked kinda melted or very heated becuase the glass was shaped different curving more outwards instead of inwards like the shape of a normal bulb. Sunbeam standard bulb-A19,130V1500HRS,100W,light output-LUMANS1085. [REDACTED]

    Model
    #30410100 item#137332
    UPC
    629312137329
    Bought from
    Doller tree
    Bought
    Jun 8, 2010, about then
    Where
    Chicago, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Oct 23, 2011, sent to the company Nov 8, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 23, 2011

    The product, in the report: All details already provided in a preceding webpage. The webpage did not give a clue that this page would come up.

    The light bulb has been in my garage door opener for 2-3 years. Yesterday it began smoking and sparking. Now there is a brown burn mark on the outside of the white portion of the base of the bulb, and it left the light socket inoperable. The bulb is made by Sunbeam. The other information on the bulb are: 120V, 60Hz, 305mA, EST-18W, 18W, 93AF, E217504. This might pertain to the manufacture date: 2002.3.

    Model
    E217504
    Bought from
    Home Depot or Wal-Mart
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2005, about then
    Where
    Maryville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by L’Image Home Products, Inc
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. No one hurt

    Made Aug 29, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: Mightybulb chandelier bulb 60w 130v 2000 hrs medium base; Dollar Tree; Item#6042; Distributed by Greenbrier International Inc Chesapeake VA 23320

    light bulb exploded in chandelier socket and burned on table; product is Sunbeam MightyBulb Chandelier 60w bulb;

    another of the same bulb separated from base and glass hanging by wires out of socket (8/29/2011); distributed by Greenbrier International Inc Chesapeake VA 23320; Made in China; Item#6042

    Model
    Mightybulb 60w 130v 2000 hrs medium base
    UPC
    29312 06042
    Bought from
    Dollar Tree, Virginia
    Bought
    May 2, 2011, about then
    Where
    Purcellville, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by ELITE GROUP INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Aug 27, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam 20 watt fluorescent light bulb. 120v 60Hz 319mA, 93AF E217504, Made in China.

    I heard a hissing sound coming from my living room about 50 feet away from where I was. I went into the living room and it sounded as though it was coming from a lamp which had a single flourescent light bulb in it. I smelled electrical fire, immediately turned the lamp off, unplugged it and moved it outside the house. There I removed the bulb and the base of the bulb was very hot and it smelled of smoke. There is a brown singed are around one of the pieces of glass tubing of the bulb exits the base to the remainder of the glass bulb.. It was a Sunbeam MT-20 fluorscent bulb.

    Thank goodness I was home, this is the lamp I have on a timer to come on when I am out of town. I had just returned from a business trip the preceding night.

    Model
    MT-20/120v 60Hz 319mA, 93AF E217504
    Bought from
    Sams, I think, Tennessee
    Where
    Memphis, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by ELITE GROUP INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Jun 28, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam compact fluorescent bulb (13W CFLs #E217916 #53SJ) (120V 60Hz 200mA FE-IIS-015W 15W 0504 Made in China)

    Regarding compact fluorescent bulbs (Sunbeam 13W #E217916 #53SJ). Additional information on bulb 120V 60Hz 200mA FE-IIS-015W 15W 0504 Made in China. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

    On 6/26/11, a Sunbeam CFL began to smoke and was very close to starting on fire. Fortunately, I was standing in the same room and noticed a burning plastic odor, looked up and saw the smoke coming from the bulb on the ceiling fan. If I had not been in the room, or worse, had not been home and that light were left on, there would have been a fire in the house.

    I attempted to see if there were recalls for Sunbeam CFLs, but did not see any such information at sunbeam.com. I have used CFLs for years but am now leery, especially with Sunbeam brand.

    Model
    #E217916 #53SJ
    UPC
    do not know
    Serial number
    #E217916 #53SJ
    Bought from
    I don’t know
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2009, about then
    Where
    West Allis, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by ELITE GROUP INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Jun 2, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 22, 2011

    The product, in the report: Florence lights bulb – 60 watt fluorescent bulb Sunbeam 120 V 60 HZ 380M SDF-24 24W FCC ID OUMSDF120 UL Listed 79TM E204685

    Consumer feels the fluorescent light could poses a fire hazard.

    Consumer stated that the light was on his phone ring consumer when to answer the phone -- while consumer was on the phone consumer saw the light was flicker then he saw smoke and flames coming out the light bulb then consumer turned the power off immediately the fire stopped. Consumer opened the door and windows to air the smoke in his house.

    Model
    SDF-24
    Bought from
    K-mart, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jun 5, 2007
    Where
    Pistburg, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by ELITE GROUP INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. No one hurt

    Made May 24, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam CFL, 120v, 60hz, 332mA,EST-3, 20w, FC, Ul Listed 93AF E217504 made in China. 2002. 3. It is a white spiral cfl.

    CFL light bulb made by Sunbeam started sparking out of the vents in the base of the light bulb and started on fire.

    Where
    Sun Prairie, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by ELITE GROUP INC.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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