Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2007
Release #07-183

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Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Halogen Table Lamps

Units: About 97,000

Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Manufacturer: Winsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong Kong

Hazard: These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: L G Sourcing has received one report of a minor fire with the halogen table lamp. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled table lamps have a plastic base and two extendable arms connecting the base to a halogen lamp. The lamps were sold in white, red, blue, orange and purple. Item number 101988 is printed on the bottom of the lamp base.

Sold exclusively at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007 for about $10.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 284-9162 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com