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Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts

  • Recalled OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamp
Name of Product:
OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps
Hazard:

An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 23, 2001
Units:

About 1,560

Consumer Contact

Consumers should call the company toll-free at (800) 842-8848 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

PRODUCT: Lamps - Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 1,560 floor lamps. The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arms to adjust the position of the fluorescent lights. They are used for reading or by crafters for sewing or needlework. Labels indicating "OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR FLOOR LAMP" on the stand and "OTT-LITE" on either side of the shade identify the recalled floor lamps. Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug. The plug on the recalled lamps have white lettering on a black label and bear the model number DMBLH-18W or DMBLP-18W. Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide from November 2000 through December 2000 for about $170.

PROBLEM: An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported.

WHAT TO DO: Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements. Consumers should call the company toll-free at (800) 842-8848 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Remedy:

Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements. 

Incidents/Injuries:

Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported.

Sold At:
Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide from November 2000 through December 2000 for about $170.
Recall number:
01-071c

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