CPSCGeneral Alert
Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusiv...
Published: January 10, 2008Recall ID: 08159Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lamp has a black steel frame and a bowl-shaped light fixture. The item number 179878 is printed on the packaging and the bottom of the base of the lamp. Only lamps sold between March 2005 and October 2007 with UL listing number E246506 are included in the recall. Lamps marked "ETL listed" are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Torchiere-Lamps-Recalled-By-L-G-Sourcing-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Lamps-Sold-Exclusively-At-Lowes-Stores |
| Title | Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/48b1f132aef242139367039c8116f007.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Torchiere Lamp |
| Hazards › Name | A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | L G Sourcing has received two reports of lamp fires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps |
| Products › Type | Lamps |
| Products › Category I D | 2025 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 90,000 |
| Recall I D | 4176 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a refund. |
| Importers › Name | L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for about $17. |
| Recall Date | 2008-01-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lamp has a black steel frame and a bowl-shaped light fixture. The item number 179878 is printed on the packaging and the bottom of the base of the lamp. Only lamps sold between March 2005 and October 2007 with UL listing number E246506 are included in the recall. Lamps marked "ETL listed" are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 08159 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd., of China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 916-7233 anytime or visit www.lowes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |