OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps
CPSC Recall #01-071c — January 22, 2001
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
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.
Remedy
Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.
Units Affected
About 1,560
Sold At
Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide from November 2000 through December 2000 for about $170.