Advantus Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps recall: Burn Hazard
Advantus Recalls Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Advantus Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps recalled?
The tape used to contain wire components within the lamps case housing can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamp and contact Advantus to arrange for a full refund. Contact: Advantus at 800-284-5577 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or visit online at www.shopadvantus.com and select “Consumer Alerts” at bottom of page for more information or https://shopadvantus.com/pages/consumer-alerts.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 072743000487
- Product
- LEDU Black Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Model L283MB
- Company
- Advantus, Corp., Jacksonville, Fla.
- Quantity
- About 384
- Sold at
- Staples and Essendant sold the recalled lamps through catalogs, independent office product dealers and internet resellers. They were also sold online at Walmart.com and Lowes.com from February 2020 through July 2020 for about $136.
- Recall date
- September 2, 2020
- Incidents / injuries
- Advantus has received one report of smoke emerging from the lampscase housing. No injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the LEDU Black Matte Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Model L283MB. The lamp case housing measures approximately 3.5 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width and 1.875 inches in depth. The model number is printed on the packaging. UL E157718 CSA LL101497 Type SPT-2 is printed on the black coating of the electrical cord. The UPC code 072743000487 can be found on the package.