Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard
Recall 07037 · Nov 16, 2006 · Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc.
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07037
- Date
- Nov 16, 2006
- Company
- Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Product
- Taylor Desk Lamp
- Product type
- Lamps
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled taylor desk lamp?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.