Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores
Recall 08159 · Jan 10, 2008 · Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd.
90,000
units affected
90,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08159
- Date
- Jan 10, 2008
- Company
- Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 90,000
- Product
- Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps
- Product type
- Lamps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lamp has a black steel frame and a bowl-shaped light fixture. The item number 179878 is printed on the packaging and the bottom of the base of the lamp. Only lamps sold between March 2005 and October 2007 with UL listing number E246506 are included in the recall. Lamps marked "ETL listed" are not included in the recall.
What can happen
A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L G Sourcing has received two reports of lamp fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for about $17.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portfolio incandescent torchiere lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire 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.