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Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsSep 20, 2006
Recalled Desk Lamp
Recalled Desk Lamp

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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.

Incidents & injuries

Advantus Corp. has received two reports of lamps overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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