Very strange.

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@jstory07 (147026)

Roseburg, Oregon

November 8, 2025 3:16pm CST

The light bulb in the stove burned out. So I took it out and went to the store to buy another light bulb for the stove. I got a small light bulb that said appliances right on the package. Took the light bulb home and put it in the stove. Tested it and it worked. Fixed dinner and turned the stove light on and it did not work. It did not turn on. OH NO!!!! Finished fixing dinner and waited for the stove to cool down, After dinner I looked in the stove and the light bulb had melted. WHAT!!! I have never had anything happen like that before. Got a potato cut it in half and got the broken light bulb out. Got a rag and got the melted light bulb pieces out. Tomorrow or Monday I will go and get another light bulb. Maybe I better make sure it says stove on it. Very strange.

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@Dena91 (17030)

• United States

9 Nov

The light above our sink went out about 1-2 months ago. When trying to take it out it broke. We had to cut a potato to get it all out. These newer type lights don't last as long as they claim and are made very flimsy.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

A potato works really good for getting a broken light bulb out.

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@DaddyEvil (164200)

• United States

9 Nov

I've never had that problem. I hope they replace the bulb for free.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

We found the box but I do not want another one from them. They should give me a refund.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

@DaddyEvil I will take it back Monday.

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@DaddyEvil (164200)

• United States

9 Nov

@jstory07 Yeah, if you don't want a replacement, they should refund your money.

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@marguicha (229607)

• Chile

8 Nov

That sounds very dangerous. Melted electric devises are not my kind of things.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I think it was dangerous to,

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@marguicha (229607)

• Chile

9 Nov

@jstory07 A melted bulb would terrify me.

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@JudyEv (367916)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Nov

Oh wow! I'm glad it didn't explode in the oven. That was a good idea using a potato to get the globe out. I wouldn't have thought of that.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

A potato works every time.

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@JudyEv (367916)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Nov

@jstory07 I can imagine that it would.

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@LindaOHio (209099)

• United States

9 Nov

That's very strange. I'd be getting my money back.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Nov

I got my money back today. I will go to a hardware store Tuesday since Monday is a holiday and get another light bulb.

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@LindaOHio (209099)

• United States

10 Nov

@jstory07 That's good.

@Dreamerby (9778)

• Calcutta, India

9 Nov

Oh that's a grave problem there. I hope it gets sorted soon. Have a good day; stay warm and cozy

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I am going to a hardware store to get another bulb.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Nov

@Dreamerby I will not buy another bulb until Tuesday. Monday is a holiday.

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@Dreamerby (9778)

• Calcutta, India

9 Nov

@jstory07 Oh I see. So is it fixed now?

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@May2k8 (19475)

• Indonesia

9 Nov

most likely the voltage is higher than required, unplug it and do a thorough inspection or call an expert in the matter.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I am going to check it out .

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@LeaPea2417 (39317)

• Toccoa, Georgia

9 Nov

Wow, the light bulb melted? Never thought that could happen.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

That was a total surprise that it happened.

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@LadyDuck (489513)

• Italy

9 Nov

Oh goodness, you need one that can stand the heat, be sure it's for stoves.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Nov

I thought this one was it said appliances on it.

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@LadyDuck (489513)

• Italy

10 Nov

@jstory07 - So many products come from China now and they are not reliable.

@Traceyjayne (6722)

• United Kingdom

10 Nov

That is very strange. I do hope that you can get it sorted soon.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Nov

I am going to ask the AI on my husband's laptop.

@Shiva49 (27740)

• Singapore

9 Nov

It may be better to take the stove along to test that it will not damage the new bulb too.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Nov

A stove is to big to take with us.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

I think the stove would need a special kind because of the heat.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

It said appliances on the box but it might not have been for a stove.

@porwest (111720)

• United States

9 Nov

This IS very strange. This seems highly irregular. Appliance bulbs are specifically designed for hot and cold environments. That being said, not a single plastic bulb is designed for use in an oven.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

10 Nov

I am going to look for a light bulb that says over on it. Or stove bulb.

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@porwest (111720)

• United States

11 Nov

@jstory07 This would be a good idea.

@MarieCoyle (52666)

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9 Nov

That's really strange. I know when my oven light bulb burns out, an appliance bulb is what I get for it's replacement. I haven't ever had one melt. Very odd. I suppose there could be an issue with the socket itself, but if that were the case, wouldn't the first bulb had been melted, too?

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I never thought of that the first bulb would have melted to.

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@MarieCoyle (52666)

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9 Nov

@jstory07 I have a tendency to overthink on electrical stuff, but sometimes strange things happen with appliances. I hope the bulb was just defective somehow.

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@GardenGerty (166920)

• United States

9 Nov

Is it possible that the socket has a short in it?

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I should get a flashlight and look in it.

@AmbiePam (108726)

• United States

8 Nov

That’s awfully weird.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

It was really weird. I have never had anything happen like that before.

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@snowy22315 (200526)

• United States

8 Nov

That is really weird. I would tell the store the bulbs they are selling are defective. It is doubtful you bought the only defective one.

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

8 Nov

I am going to a hardware store this time.

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@much2say (57713)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Nov

Melted lightbulb - woh! I'm glad you were able to get it out . . . hope the new one doesn't do that!!!

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I am going to check it out with a flashlight to make sure it is alright.

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@wolfgirl569 (126972)

• Marion, Ohio

8 Nov

That is weird. Never heard of that happening

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I never have either, It was really strange.

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@RasmaSandra (92177)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Nov

If you saved the old bulb I would take that and the melted bulb both to the store,

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@jstory07 (147026)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Nov

I found the box so I think I will take it back to the store.

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