Two years ago I bought a Lyvia 26w CFL. which I have been using regularly
ever since.

At the time it was quite a reasonable purchase. I was pleased to find a bulb
with a decent light output.

Just recently as I was using the CFL, it stopped working. I looked up at it
and could just see a glow on one of the tubes. Then there was an alarming
series of electrical crackles and pops, and a nasty smell.

As I am in the habit of using light bulbs in a unattended mode, I find the
idea that one could fail and perhaps start a fire somewhat alarming.

Is there any sort of government body responsible for the safety of consumer
electrical devices to whom I can complain?

I have replaced the bulb with a 23w Tesco 10 year 10p one.

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Michael Chare