FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2001
Release # 01-071c
Company Phone Number: (800) 842-8848
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts
PRODUCT: Lamps - Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla., is
voluntarily recalling about 1,560 floor lamps. 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. Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the
lamps nationwide from November 2000 through December 2000 for about
$170.
PROBLEM: An electronic component inside the plug can overheat,
presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three
reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced
smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them
and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.
Consumers should call the company toll-free at (800) 842-8848 between
9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
