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Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJan 23, 2001
Recalled OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamp
Recalled OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamp

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Hazard

An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla. Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide, from November 2000 through December, 2000 for about $170.

Contact the company

Consumers should call the company toll-free at (800) 842-8848 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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