Halogen Table Lamps

CPSC Recall #07-183 — May 8, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-183
Recall DateMay 8, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 97,000
ManufacturerWinsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong Kong
ImporterL G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

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

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 Instructions

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

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.