CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
USCPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
Recalling Firm: OTT-LITE Technology of Tampa, Florida
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" produces light to simulate natural sunlight. The units, which are white with a translucent hinged door, measure 24 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide, and 3 ¾ inches deep. Some of the recalled light boxes may have a small label on the top of the unit with the name "Nu-Yu Light." Only the "10,000 Lux Light Box" sold by Natural Options is recalled.
Affected Products
10,000 Lux Light Box
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-OTT-LITE-Technology-Announce-Recall-of-10000-Lux-Light-Box-That-Simulates-Natural-Sunlight |
| Title | CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/light-box.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | 10,000 Lux Light Box |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 226 |
| Recall I D | 2771 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Natural Options' Web site and mail order catalog sold the light boxes, from November 2002 through June 2004, for about $400. |
| Recall Date | 2004-08-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" produces light to simulate natural sunlight. The units, which are white with a translucent hinged door, measure 24 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide, and 3 ¾ inches deep. Some of the recalled light boxes may have a small label on the top of the unit with the name "Nu-Yu Light." Only the "10,000 Lux Light Box" sold by Natural Options is recalled. |
| Distributors › Name | Natural Options Inc. of Nashotah, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 04572 |
| Manufacturers › Name | OTT-LITE Technology of Tampa, Florida |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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