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Some CFLs lack safety system to prevent fires
Consumer Reports says Energy Star certified compact fluorescent light bulbs made since 2008 are the only CFLs with a safety system designed to shut the bulb off in case of a malfunction to prevent a fire.
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Consumer Reports says Energy Star certified compact fluorescent light bulbs made since 2008 are the only CFLs with a safety system designed to shut the bulb off in case of a malfunction to prevent a fire.
Reporter : Monica LalibertePhotographer : David McCorkle
Posted 2013-12-10T19:46:00-0500 - Updated 2013-12-10T19:46:00-0500
