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Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard

  • Recalled Taylor Desk Lamp
Name of Product:
Taylor Desk Lamp
Hazard:

The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during consumer assembly of the lamp. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 16, 2006
Units:

About 6,800

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. toll-free at (866) 421-5180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc., of Tampa, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 6,800 Taylor Desk Lamps. The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during consumer assembly of the lamp. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Name of Product: Taylor Desk Lamp

Units: About 6,800

Manufacturer: Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc., of Tampa, Fla.

Hazard: The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during consumer assembly of the lamp. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. has received four reports of minor electrical shocks. No property damage has been reported.

Description: This recall involves "Taylor" model burnished nickel metal desk lamp. The adjustable lamp is 16- to 24.75-inches high with adjustment points at the base, mid-shaft and shade. An "O" logo is engraved on the tube cup under the rotary power switch and the name "OTT-LITE" is engraved on the front of the base. Model number 13Z63BN9 or 13T63BN9 is printed on a black label on the underside of the base.

Sold at: Office Depot stores nationwide from May 2006 to October 2006 for about $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. toll-free at (866) 421-5180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ott-lite.com/recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. has received four reports of minor electrical shocks. No property damage has been reported.

Sold At:
Office Depot stores nationwide from May 2006 to October 2006 for about $80.
Manufacturer(s):
Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc., of Tampa, Fla.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
07-037

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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