Mid-State Metal Utility Clamp Lamps Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Plain-English summary

Mid-State Manufacturing Corp. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is voluntarily recalling approximately 8,000 metal socket utility clamp lamps in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall is being conducted because of a potential shock or electrocution hazard resulting from an electrical short to the metal reflector, lamp base, and handle.

The recall covers Mid-State models P60, R208, R68, R205, R65, LX6, and LG9. These lamps were sold nationwide since March 1981 in retail and hardware stores, including Coast-to-Coast, Gamble Skogmo, and some Hardware Hank stores. Only models with metal sockets are included in the recall. The Mid-State identification appears on a cardboard tag on the product cord.

One consumer has received a serious electric shock using the product. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase or directly to the manufacturer for a free replacement. Mid-State Mfg. Corp. is located at 1111 Aldrich Ave., North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441. Anyone wishing to verify model numbers or retail locations may contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.

The recalled product

Product

Metal Utility Clamp Lamps Recalled by Mid-State

Manufacturer

Hardware Hank

Category

Consumer Product — Lighting

Hazard

• electric-shock
• electrocution

Distribution

Related recalls