CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-08-11 · 04572
Hazards
Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard.
Recall
Number
04572
Date
2004-08-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"10,000 Lux Light Box"
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
OTT-LITE Technology of Tampa, Florida
Retailer(s)
Natural Options' Web site and mail order catalog sold the light boxes, from November 2002 through June 2004, for about $400.
Distributor(s)
Natural Options Inc. of Nashotah, Wis.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" produces light to simulate natural sunlight. The units, which are white with a translucent hinged door, measure 24 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide, and 3 ¾ inches deep. Some of the recalled light boxes may have a small label on the top of the unit with the name "Nu-Yu Light." Only the "10,000 Lux Light Box" sold by Natural Options is recalled.