Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts
CPSC recall 01071c. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.
CPSC recall 01071c has the recall date 23 Jan 2001. The recall has about 1,560 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lamps.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported. |
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| Units | 1,560 |
| Description | The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arms to adjust the position of the fluorescent lights. They are used for reading or by crafters for sewing or needlework. Labels indicating "OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR FLOOR LAMP" on the stand and "OTT-LITE" on either side of the shade identify the recalled floor lamps. Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug. The plug on the recalled lamps have white lettering on a black label and bear the model number DMBLH-18W or DMBLP-18W. |
| Product | OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps, About 1,560, Lamps |
| Sold at | Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla. |
| Sold at | Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide, from November 2000 through December, 2000 for about $170. |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,560Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Lamps
- 2%
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01071cThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01071c. https://recallregister.com/product/6794-lamps-recalled-by-environmental-lighting-concepts/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01071c report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla. Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide, from November 2000 through December, 2000 for about $170.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01071c?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,560