When will the bulb ban burn down a house?

Congress has ordered a gradual ban of the incandescent bulb, and its replacement has many defects–including the fact that it can catch on fire.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that some fluorescent bulbs are too dangerous to have in your home. Here’s what the CPSC had to say: “Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard.”

The Great Green bulbs are already a hazard due to the fact they contain mercury. Add in a fire hazard, and what could possibly go wrong?