# CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-08-11 · 04572 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04572
- **Date:** 2004-08-11
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

"10,000 Lux Light Box"

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-OTT-LITE-Technology-Announce-Recall-of-10000-Lux-Light-Box-That-Simulates-Natural-Sunlight)
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