Is it normal in some instances for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to smell, discolour or emit smoke when they reach their end of life?
CFLs, like other electronic appliances may fail in a number of different ways at the end of their life. In a very small number of cases, for example, the electronic components in the base of the CFL may fail in a manner that releases smoke or discolours or deforms the plastic casing of the CFL. While disturbing, these events are not a safety hazard. The plastic casing is required to be designed to contain the failed components and contains special inhibitors to prevent a risk of fire. All CFLs imported into Australia are required to meet Australian Standards that specify safety parameters including the way in which the CFLs may fail when they reach the end of their life.
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