The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07037·Announced 2006-11-16

Taylor Desk Lamps Recalled for Electrical Shock Hazard

Environmental Lighting Concepts is recalling Taylor desk lamps sold at Office Depot because a misaligned fiberglass sheath poses a shock hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a shock hazard with four reports of minor electrical shocks, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or life-threatening.

Plain-English summary

Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. is recalling approximately 6,800 Taylor model burnished nickel metal desk lamps. The recall was initiated because the fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during consumer assembly, which poses a shock hazard to users.

The affected lamps are adjustable, ranging from 16 to 24.75 inches in height, and feature adjustment points at the base, mid-shaft, and shade. An "O" logo is engraved on the tube cup under the rotary power switch, and the name "OTT-LITE" is engraved on the front of the base. The model number 13Z63BN9 or 13T63BN9 is printed on a black label on the underside of the base. These lamps were sold at Office Depot stores nationwide from May 2006 to October 2006 for about $80.

Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. has received four reports of minor electrical shocks, with no property damage reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. toll-free at (866) 421-5180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ott-lite.com/recall for instructions on receiving a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Taylor Desk Lamp
Manufacturer
Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc., of Tampa, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
6,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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