Reported Sep 2, 2020
Advantus Recalls Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Advantus, Corp., Jacksonville, Fla.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamp and contact Advantus to arrange for a full refund.
Firm contact: Advantus at 800-284-5577 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, email at info@advantus.com, 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 it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- LEDU Black Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Model L283MB
- UPCs
072743000487- Amount recalled
- About 384
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The tape used to contain wire components within the lamps case housing can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Advantus has received one report of smoke emerging from the lampscase housing. No injuries reported.
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