Correction: CFL – Compact fluorescent Light
Correction: Oops, I messed up. Lights of America does not make their Lights in America. Thanks Bill, This has taught me to do more research… I must have read something wrong somewhere.
Sent to Lights of America:
Hello,
Please forward to concerned parties.I recently ran an article about your CFL Twister style bulbs being made in the usa. I find out today that this is incorrect. I should have inquired, further, prior to running the article, this is my fault.I respectfully request that you adjust your Company Info page (http://www.lightsofamerica.com/en/Company%20Info.aspx) to reflect this. It currently states “We are proud to be the only ‘US Made’ Twister style compact fluorescent lamp in the United States.”I have no problem with where you make your products, in fact I appreciate that you do what you do. But don’t claim to be an American manufacturer when you are not.Sincerely,-Ryan
I’m a big fan of Science Friday on NPR. IRA has a Great article about something I’ve experienced in the past. Failing CFL. I’ve had the best luck with GE brand. Stay away from the no name brands.
bill said on April 15th, 2009
No, you didn’t mess up. The company messed up–either intentionally or not. Their web site claims they’re the only U.S. makers of CFLs, but then if you contact them to verify they fess up. Pretty shady.
Liz said on April 15th, 2009
I agree with bill, you are not the one that should have to make the retraction.
I wonder where the FTC stands on this kind of marketing (that is what it amounts to…)?