Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall #11-279 — July 19, 2011
Description
"Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket."
Hazard
"Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire."
Incidents / Injuries
Target has received six reports of glue on the lamp socket melting and migrating into the bulb area of the socket. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
"Approximately 13,000"
Sold At
Target stores nationwide and Target.com from January 2011 to April 2011 for about $13.
Importer
"Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn."
Manufactured In
China