The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08159·Announced 2008-01-10

L G Sourcing Recalls Torchiere Lamps Sold at Lowe's Due to Fire Hazard

L G Sourcing is recalling about 90,000 Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps sold at Lowe's because a short circuit in the wiring poses a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with two reported lamp fires, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported but property damage (fire) has occurred.

Plain-English summary

L G Sourcing Inc. is recalling approximately 90,000 Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps sold exclusively at Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007. The lamps were manufactured by Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd. of China and sold for about $17. The recalled lamps feature a black steel frame and a bowl-shaped light fixture. Item number 179878 is printed on the packaging and the bottom of the base. Only lamps with UL listing number E246506 are included in the recall; lamps marked "ETL listed" are not affected.

The recall is due to a short circuit in the lamps' wiring, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers. L G Sourcing has received two reports of lamp fires, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 916-7233 or visit www.lowes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps
Manufacturer
Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
90,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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