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B & P Lamp Supply Recalls Lamp Sockets Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled February 5, 2018 · CPSC recall 18093 · B & P Lamp Supply

Hazard

The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund · Replace

Units

About 3,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of a loose screw. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Golo brand 3-way turn knob lamp sockets with part number GE-8015. The lamp sockets are brown. Golo, GE-8015 and 250V 250W are stamped on the top of the sockets near the wire terminals. These 3-Way Lamp Socket interiors were sold individually as a replacement/repair part only. This socket interior is a medium (E26) size lamp socket.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp sockets, disconnect them and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement 3-way lamp socket.

Contact

B & P Lamp Supply at 800-822-3450 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.bplampsupply.com and click 48207i Recall Notice for more information.

Product

Golo lamp sockets

Manufacturer(s)

Golo Electric Lighting Co., of China

Imported by

B&P Lamp Supply Inc., of McMinnville, Tenn.

Retailers

Lamp shops, lamp shade shops and lamp repair shops nationwide from May 2017 through December 2017 for about $2.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →