CPSC2020-09-02
Advantus Recalls Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Advantus, Corp., Jacksonville, Fla.
Hazard
The tape used to contain wire components within the lamps case housing can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamp and contact Advantus to arrange for a full refund.
Sold at
Staples and Essendant sold the recalled lamps through catalogs, independent office product dealers and internet resellers. They were also sold online at Walmart.com and Lowes.com from February 2020 through July 2020 for about $136.
Affected count
About 384
Injuries reported
Advantus has received one report of smoke emerging from the lampscase housing. No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
LEDU Black Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Model L283MB
Consumer contact
Advantus at 800-284-5577 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, email at info@advantus.com, or visit online at www.shopadvantus.com and select “Consumer Alerts” at bottom of page for more information or https://shopadvantus.com/pages/consumer-alerts.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Advantus-Recalls-Fluorescent-Computer-Task-Lamps-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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