CPSCGeneral Alert
B & P Lamp Supply Recalls Lamp Sockets Due to Fire Hazard
Published: February 5, 2018Recall ID: 18093Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Golo brand 3-way turn knob lamp sockets with part number GE-8015. The lamp sockets are brown. Golo, GE-8015 and 250V 250W are stamped on the top of the sockets near the wire terminals. These 3-Way Lamp Socket interiors were sold individually as a replacement/repair part only. This socket interior is a medium (E26) size lamp socket.
Affected Products
Golo lamp sockets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/B-P-Lamp-Supply-Recalls-Lamp-Sockets-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | B & P Lamp Supply Recalls Lamp Sockets Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_13.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled lamp socket |
| Hazards › Name | The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a loose screw. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Golo lamp sockets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 8247 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp sockets, disconnect them and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement 3-way lamp socket. |
| Importers › Name | B&P Lamp Supply Inc., of McMinnville, Tenn. |
| Retailers › Name | Lamp shops, lamp shade shops and lamp repair shops nationwide from May 2017 through December 2017 for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2018-02-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Golo brand 3-way turn knob lamp sockets with part number GE-8015. The lamp sockets are brown. Golo, GE-8015 and 250V 250W are stamped on the top of the sockets near the wire terminals. These 3-Way Lamp Socket interiors were sold individually as a replacement/repair part only. This socket interior is a medium (E26) size lamp socket. |
| Recall Number | 18093 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Golo Electric Lighting Co., of China |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | B & P Lamp Supply at 800-822-3450 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at marcia@bplampsupply.com or online at www.bplampsupply.com and click 48207i Recall Notice for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-02-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |