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Halogen Table Lamps

CPSC Recall #07-183 — May 8, 2007

Recall #07-183 Date: May 8, 2007 Remedy: Refund

Product

Halogen Table Lamps

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lowe's, is voluntarily recalling about 97,000 Halogen Table Lamps (imported by L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. and manufactured by Winsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong Kong). These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.Name of product: Halogen Table LampsUnits: About 97,000Importer: L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.Manufacturer: Winsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong KongHazard: These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: L G Sourcing has received one report of a minor fire with the halogen table lamp. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled table lamps have a plastic base and two extendable arms connecting the base to a halogen lamp. The lamps were sold in white, red, blue, orange and purple. Item number 101988 is printed on the bottom of the lamp base.Sold exclusively at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 284-9162 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com.

Hazard

These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

L G Sourcing has received one report of a minor fire with the halogen table lamp. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.

Units Affected

About 97,000

Sold At

Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for about $10.

Manufacturer

Winsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong Kong

Importer

L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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