Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07183 · May 9, 2007 · Winsource Industries, Ltd.
97,000
units affected
97,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07183
- Date
- May 9, 2007
- Company
- Winsource Industries, Ltd.
- Units affected
- 97,000
- Product
- Halogen Table Lamps
- Product type
- Lamps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled table lamps have a plastic base and two extendable arms connecting the base to a halogen lamp. The lamps were sold in white, red, blue, orange and purple. Item number 101988 is printed on the bottom of the lamp base.
What can happen
These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L G Sourcing has received one report of a minor fire with the halogen table lamp. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled halogen table lamps?
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
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.