CPSC2004-08-11
CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
OTT-LITE Technology of Tampa, Florida
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" immediately, unplug it, and return the product to OTT-LITE Technology for a full refund.
Sold at
Natural Options' Web site and mail order catalog sold the light boxes, from November 2002 through June 2004, for about $400.
Affected count
226
Injuries reported
Five customers reported light boxes producing smoke and returned their light boxes with burn marks and melted plastic in the socket area. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
"10,000 Lux Light Box"
Consumer contact
Call OTT-LITE Technology toll-free at (866) 421-5181 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday or visit the OTT-LITE website at www.ott-lite.com to arrange for return of the product and a full refund.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-OTT-LITE-Technology-Announce-Recall-of-10000-Lux-Light-Box-That-Simulates-Natural-SunlightDon't want to check this manually?
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