[QUOTE=DOTTYMO;6494800]I am using old type bulbs as they have a much brighter light for sewing with. Could you explain the danger of the new bulbs? I have had them break in my hand or close to . What danger am was I in.[/QUOTE From what I have read, it seems to be the release of the mercury vapors that can be breathed in that the Google site warned against. The risks are minimal? but they do recommend airing the room and wearing gloves for the cleanup. I don't know about you but I will just air on the side of caution until more data comes in on CFL broken bulbs. I do take my CFL bulbs that are burned out to a safe drop off hardware site.