An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
01071c
Date
2001-01-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps
Companies
Retailer(s)
Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla.; Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide, from November 2000 through December, 2000 for about $170.
Description
The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arms to adjust the position of the fluorescent lights. They are used for reading or by crafters for sewing or needlework. Labels indicating "OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR FLOOR LAMP" on the stand and "OTT-LITE" on either side of the shade identify the recalled floor lamps. Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug. The plug on the recalled lamps have white lettering on a black label and bear the model number DMBLH-18W or DMBLP-18W.