The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07183·Announced 2007-05-09

Halogen Table Lamps Recalled by CPSC Due to Fire Hazard

L G Sourcing is recalling halogen table lamps sold at Lowe's because they can short circuit and cause fires. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.

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 fire hazard with one reported minor fire and no injuries, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

L G Sourcing Inc. is recalling approximately 97,000 halogen table lamps sold at Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from April 2006 through March 2007. The lamps, manufactured by Winsource Industries, Ltd. of Hong Kong, feature a plastic base and two extendable arms connecting the base to a halogen lamp. They were sold in white, red, blue, orange, and purple for about $10 each. The item number 101988 is printed on the bottom of the lamp base.

The recall was issued because the lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. L G Sourcing has received one report of a minor fire involving the product, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 284-9162 or visit www.lowes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Halogen Table Lamps
Manufacturer
Winsource Industries, Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
97,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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