Clip-on Desk Lamps Sold At Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Shock Hazard; Made by He Shan Lide
Recall 12184 · May 23, 2012 · He Shan Lide
33,000
units affected
33,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12184
- Date
- May 23, 2012
- Company
- He Shan Lide
- Units affected
- 33,000
- Product
- LED Clip-On Desk Lamps
- Product type
- Floor and Table Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall conducted by He Shan Lide involves pink and blue plastic LED desk lamps with a flexible metal neck approximately 12" long and a clamp at the base. The power cord has a silver label attached to it. On one side of the label "MET," "Electrical Safety", "E113152" and "Apr. 2011" are printed. The other side of the label includes the model number F3044-AC-01 (pink lamps) or F3044-AC-02 (blue lamps). The plug on the power cord is labeled "KENIC KE 01P E155176."
What can happen
The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp, unplug the power cord, cut the power cord off 2" to 3" above the plug, discard the lamp and send the plug to He Shan Lide, 4570 Eucalyptus Ave, Suite C, Chino, CA 91710 along with their name and address to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage for returning the plug.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of cords detaching, including one reported electric shock and one report of a child receiving burns to her hand and leg.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide from May 2011 to December 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led clip-on desk lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp, unplug the power cord, cut the power cord off 2" to 3" above the plug, discard the lamp and send the plug to He Shan Lide, 4570 Eucalyptus Ave, Suite C, Chino, CA 91710 along with their name and address to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage for.
What is the hazard?
The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers.
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.