Safety regulator, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
Recall 04572 · Aug 11, 2004 · OTT-LITE Technology
226
units affected
226
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04572
- Date
- Aug 11, 2004
- Company
- OTT-LITE Technology
- Units affected
- 226
- Product
- 10,000 Lux Light Box
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" produces light to simulate natural sunlight. The units, which are white with a translucent hinged door, measure 24 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide, and 3 ¾ inches deep. Some of the recalled light boxes may have a small label on the top of the unit with the name "Nu-Yu Light." Only the "10,000 Lux Light Box" sold by Natural Options is recalled.
What can happen
Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" immediately, unplug it, and return the product to OTT-LITE Technology for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Five customers reported light boxes producing smoke and returned their light boxes with burn marks and melted plastic in the socket area. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Natural Options' Web site and mail order catalog sold the light boxes, from November 2002 through June 2004, for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 10,000 lux light box?
Consumers should stop using the recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" immediately, unplug it, and return the product to OTT-LITE Technology for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn 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.