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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere
Lamps
Units: About 90,000
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro,
N.C.
Manufacturer: Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd., of
China
Hazard: A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a
fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: L G Sourcing has received two
reports of lamp fires. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled lamp has a black steel frame
and a bowl-shaped light fixture. The item number 179878 is
printed on the packaging and the bottom of the base of the lamp.
Only lamps sold between March 2005 and October 2007 with UL
listing number E246506 are included in the recall. Lamps marked
"ETL listed" are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March
2005 through October 2007 for about $17.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the
recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to
receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L
G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 916-7233 anytime or visit www.lowes.com
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