Firozabad, UP: Nearly 40 people, mostly children, were admitted to the local district hospital last night, after a CFL bulb exploded during a religious event. A large number of people were present ...

When it does burn out, expect a dramatic pop and a distinct odor. The CFL bulb might even produce smoke while the base of the bulb turns black. None of these things should cause concern. In fact, ...

Below is a picture of a CFL light bulb from my bathroom. I turned it on the other day and then smelled smoke after a few minutes. Four inch flames were spewing out of the side of the ballast like a ...

Q. Your recent article touting CFL bulbs was unfortunately one-sided. The cost savings dwindle when these bulbs burn out and they must be taken to a toxic waste disposal site. The time taken to find ...