Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 06581 · Sep 20, 2006 · Advantus Corp.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06581
- Date
- Sep 20, 2006
- Company
- Advantus Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Ledu-Brand Desk Lamps
- Product type
- Lamps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK . The model number is written on the packaging. This recall involves lamps containing a serial number on the bottom of the lamp between A462050400001 and A462050401002. They also have a metallic UL foil sticker with E149992 written on it.
What can happen
The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Advantus Corp. has received two reports of lamps overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ledu-brand desk lamps?
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.