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September 20, 2006 Alert #06-581 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Ledu-Brand Desk Lamps
Units: About 1,000
Distributor: Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla.
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.
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.
Sold at: Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer 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