CPSC Recall in 1999: CPSC & New Buffalo Recall Work Lights

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 99-172b

Date: September 21, 1999

Product Name: Buffalo Fluorescent Work Lights

Recall Description:

PRODUCT: Work Lights - New Buffalo Corp., of Chesterfield Mo., is recalling about 2,800 Buffalo Fluorescent Work Lights. They are a 16-inch fluorescent tube light with wire hanger for use in awkward locations. These Buffalo Fluorescent Work Lights have model number PL-16 written on the packaging. The light fixture is about 19.5 inches long, and has yellow plastic caps on each end. It has a yellow cord and two "S" hook hangers. A red insert sold in the plastic tube of the light reads, "INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF MODEL 15D" and "Featuring new push- button starter." In addition, the light's packaging reads, "BUFFALO," "Stays Cool," "Glare Free," "New Buffalo Corporation" and "MADE IN TAIWAN." Hardware and auto supply stores sold the lights nationwide between March 1996 and December 1998 for about $13. PROBLEM: These lights can have undersized wiring and exposed electrical parts on the plug, posing a shock and fire hazard. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using these Buffalo work lights, and return them to the firm for a full refund plus postage. For more information, consumers should call New Buffalo Corp. at (800) 568-6657 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday.

Hazard Description:

These lights can have undersized wiring and exposed electrical parts on the plug, posing a shock and fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2,800

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Hardware and auto supply stores sold the lights nationwide between March 1996 and December 1998 for about $13.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan