Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled September 20, 2006 · CPSC recall 06581 · Advantus
Hazard
The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
Advantus Corp. has received two reports of lamps overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Description
These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK . The model number is written on the packaging. This recall involves lamps containing a serial number on the bottom of the lamp between A462050400001 and A462050401002. They also have a metallic UL foil sticker with E149992 written on it.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
Call Advantus Corp. at (800) 771-0529 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.advantus.com
Product
Ledu-Brand Desk Lamps
Distributed by
Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Retailers
Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →