The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09124·Announced 2009-02-10

Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Catalina Lighting is recalling specific halogen clamp lamps sold at Staples because the UV glass lens can crack, posing a fire and burn 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 fire and burn hazard where the glass lens can crack and expose a hot halogen bulb. Although 65 reports of broken lenses were received, the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Catalina Lighting Inc. is recalling approximately 2,000 halogen clamp lamps, also known as architect's lamps, due to a fire and burn hazard. The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, which exposes the 150-watt halogen bulb. The affected lamps have model number 13456-US and lot numbers C06081581V185, C06081582V185, or C06081584V185.

The lamps were sold exclusively at Staples retail stores nationwide from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $50. The lamps were manufactured in China. Catalina Lighting has received 65 reports of broken lenses, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Catalina Lighting to receive a free replacement lens. For additional information, consumers can contact Catalina Lighting toll-free at (866) 949-8567 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.catalinalighting.com.

The recalled product

Product
Halogen Clamp Lamps
Manufacturer
Catalina Lighting Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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