Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts
Recall 01071c · Jan 23, 2001
1,560
units affected
1,560
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01071c
- Date
- Jan 23, 2001
- Units affected
- 1,560
- Product
- OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps
- Product type
- Lamps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arms to adjust the position of the fluorescent lights. They are used for reading or by crafters for sewing or needlework. Labels indicating "OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR FLOOR LAMP" on the stand and "OTT-LITE" on either side of the shade identify the recalled floor lamps. Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug. The plug on the recalled lamps have white lettering on a black label and bear the model number DMBLH-18W or DMBLP-18W.
What can happen
An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
- Sold at
- Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla. Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide, from November 2000 through December, 2000 for about $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ott-lite truecolor floor lamps?
Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.
What is the hazard?
An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn 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.