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, ...

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 ...

As the use of incandescent light bulbs is phased out in the United States, consumers are turning to compact fluorescent bulbs as an energy- and cost-saving alternative. The way CFL bulbs sometimes ...

A WKYC viewer recently posted on Facebook about a scary experience with her compact fluorescent lamp, or CFL, light bulb. She said it began smoking and left a strange odor in her house. It nearly ...

A P.E.I. homeowner is warning others about old compact fluorescent light bulbs after he says a bulb in his basement burned out in a disturbing fashion. Alan Davison says a CFL bulb burned out last ...

Live longer by quitting smoking, drinking moderately, exercising regularly, limiting stress and eating a bowl of porridge every day. Great advice for a human, but terrible for a compact fluorescent ...

The use of some types of CFL bulbs results in greater exposure to some forms of radiation than incandescent bulbs under some conditions. What's False It's not true that all use of CFL bulbs should be ...

Expect the light to dim as it nears its end. 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 ...