CPSC Recall in 2006: Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Ledu-Brand Desk Lamps. The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.Name of Product: Ledu-Brand Desk LampsUnits: About 1,000Distributor: Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla.Hazard: The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.Incidents/Injuries: Advantus Corp. has received two reports of lamps overheating. No injuries have been reported.Description: These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK. The model number is written on the packaging. This recall involves lamps containing a serial number on the bottom of the lamp between A462050400001 and A462050401002. They also have a metallic UL foil sticker with E149992 written on it.Sold at: Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Advantus Corp. at (800) 771-0529 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.advantus.com.

The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.

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Advantus Corp. has received two reports of lamps overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.

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