Golo GE-8015 Lamp Socket Recall: Fire Hazard from Loose Screw
Golo recalls brown 3-way lamp sockets (GE-8015) due to fire hazard. Stop using, disconnect, and return for a refund or replacement.
Stop using this now
The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
B & P Lamp Supply is recalling Golo brand 3-way turn knob lamp sockets because the screw does not fasten tightly. This defect can cause arcing or overheating, which poses a fire hazard. Consumers who purchased these parts should stop using them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3661-golo-ge-8015-lamp-socket-recall-fire-hazard-from-loose.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3661-golo-ge-8015-lamp-socket-recall-fire-hazard-from-loose · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8247
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“Golo GE-8015 Lamp Socket Recall: Fire Hazard from Loose Screw.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3661-golo-ge-8015-lamp-socket-recall-fire-hazard-from-loose. Based on CPSC recall #8247 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/B-P-Lamp-Supply-Recalls-Lamp-Sockets-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).
Why it’s dangerous
The screw on the lamp socket fails to fasten tightly during normal use. This loose connection can lead to electrical arcing or overheating, creating a significant risk of fire.
Who’s affected
People who bought Golo GE-8015 lamp sockets individually at lamp shops, lamp shade shops, or lamp repair shops nationwide between May 2017 and December 2017. These are replacement parts for medium (E26) size lamp sockets.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your socket is brown and stamped with 'Golo', 'GE-8015', and '250V 250W' on the top near the wire terminals. These were sold as replacement parts for about $2 from May 2017 through December 2017.
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Golo- Product
Golo lamp sockets- Category
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Disconnect the recalled lamp socket from power right away to prevent potential arcing or overheating.
Return for Refund or Replacement
Take the item back to the store where you purchased it to receive a full refund or a replacement 3-way lamp socket.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp sockets, disconnect them and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement 3-way lamp socket.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Lamp shops, lamp shade shops and lamp repair shops nationwide from May 2017 through December 2017 for about $2.”
Sold nationwide.
Questions people ask
Who should I contact for more information?
Contact B & P Lamp Supply at 800-822-3450 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mon-Fri), email marcia@bplampsupply.com, or visit www.bplampsupply.com and click '48207i Recall Notice'.
Contact Golo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Golo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8247 — Golo GE-8015 Lamp Socket Recall: Fire Hazard from Loose Screw Hello, I own a Golo GE-8015 Lamp Socket Recall: Fire Hazard from Loose Screw that is covered by recall 8247 from Golo. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp sockets, disconnect them and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement 3-way lamp socket. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8247 (February 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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