Portable fluorescent lamps
Published June 4, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02172, published June 4, 2002. Reported units: About 18,300.
What's the hazard
The ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, short-circuit, and melt the insulating cover of the ballast, causing the lamp to fail and posing a skin burn hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers with the recalled units should unplug the lamps and stop using them immediately. Contact Luxo to return the lamp and receive a replacement lamp. Luxo will extend the warranty on the replacement lamps for 3 years from the date of replacement.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Luxo Corp., of Port Chester, N.Y.
- Distributor
- Office furniture distributors and dealers nationwide sold these lamps, from January 2000 through February 2002, for between $155 and $170.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Portable fluorescent lamps recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02172 on June 4, 2002. Reported hazard: The ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, short-circuit, and melt the insulating cover of the ballast, causing the lamp to fail and posing a skin burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with the recalled units should unplug the lamps and stop using them immediately. Contact Luxo to return the lamp and receive a replacement lamp. Luxo will extend the warranty on the replacement lamps for 3 years from the date of replacement.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Luxo Corp., of Port Chester, N.Y..