CPSC2001-10-31
CPSC, Emess Lighting Inc. and SLI Lighting Solutions Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Twister Portable Lamps
Emess Lighting Inc.
Hazard
The lamp's bulb can become hot, presenting a risk of burn injuries to consumers, and the risk of fire if the bulb comes in contact with combustible materials.
Remedy
Consumers should not use these lamps near bedding, carpeting, or upholstered furniture. To receive a free retrofit kit, consumers should contact the Twister Lamp Recall Hotline or log on the company's website at www.twisterlamp.com or write to: Twister Lamp Recall, One Early Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The in-home consumer repair kit includes a wire bulb guard and enhanced safety instructions.
Sold at
Retail stores and catalogs nationwide sold the lamps, between January 1997 and June 2001, for about $18.
Affected count
About 480,000
Injuries reported
Emess Lighting, SLI Lighting Solutions and CPSC have received five reports of injuries to consumers (including four burns and one laceration) and 12 reports of property damage, due to the bulb coming in contact with bedding, carpeting and upholstered furniture.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Twister portable lamps
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact the Twister Lamp Recall Hotline at (800) 366-2579 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log to the company's website at www.twisterlamp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Emess-Lighting-Inc-and-SLI-Lighting-Solutions-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Twister-Portable-Lamps-Don't want to check this manually?
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