CPSCGeneral Alert
Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts
Published: January 23, 2001Recall ID: 01071cCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arms to adjust the position of the fluorescent lights. They are used for reading or by crafters for sewing or needlework. Labels indicating "OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR FLOOR LAMP" on the stand and "OTT-LITE" on either side of the shade identify the recalled floor lamps. Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug. The plug on the recalled lamps have white lettering on a black label and bear the model number DMBLH-18W or DMBLP-18W.
Affected Products
OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Lamps-Recalled-by-Environmental-Lighting-Concepts |
| Title | Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70321/01071c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamp |
| Hazards › Name | An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported. |
| Products › Name | OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps |
| Products › Type | Lamps |
| Products › Category I D | 2025 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,560 |
| Recall I D | 6794 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements. |
| Retailers › 1 › Name | Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla. |
| Retailers › 2 › Name | Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide, from November 2000 through December, 2000 for about $170. |
| Recall Date | 2001-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arms to adjust the position of the fluorescent lights. They are used for reading or by crafters for sewing or needlework. Labels indicating "OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR FLOOR LAMP" on the stand and "OTT-LITE" on either side of the shade identify the recalled floor lamps. Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug. The plug on the recalled lamps have white lettering on a black label and bear the model number DMBLH-18W or DMBLP-18W. |
| Recall Number | 01071c |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call the company toll-free at (800) 842-8848 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-16T00:00:00 |