A family has lost their home to a fire caused by using a compact fluorescent light bulb in a lampcontrolled by a dimmer switch. The state fire marshal's office says such fires are rare, but they're a ...

Q Can compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) create a fire hazard? We had one that smoked recently. The base was red hot. What is the potential danger? A Although not common, there have been cases of ...

The energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs contain hazardous mercury and must disposed of properly. According to market research, the elimination of 40- and 60-watt bulbs will have a much ...