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Product Recall Number: 01-071c

Why was OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps recalled?

An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps
Here's product recall specific data for OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-071c

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-01-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps

  • Description: PRODUCT: Lamps - Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 1,560 floor lamps. 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. Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide from November 2000 through December 2000 for about $170.PROBLEM: An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: 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.WHAT TO DO: Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements. Consumers should call the company toll-free at (800) 842-8848 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 1,560

  • 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.

  • Remedy: Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.

  • Sold At: Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide from November 2000 through December 2000 for about $170.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed