CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
Source: CPSC Recall #04572
Recall Date
2004-08-11
Manufacturer
OTT-LITE Technology of Tampa, Florida
Units Affected
226
Products Involved
"10,000 Lux Light Box"
Hazard
Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" immediately, unplug it, and return the product to OTT-LITE Technology for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
Five customers reported light boxes producing smoke and returned their light boxes with burn marks and melted plastic in the socket area. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold At
Natural Options' Web site and mail order catalog sold the light boxes, from November 2002 through June 2004, for about $400.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" produces light to simulate natural sunlight. The units, which are white with a translucent hinged door, measure 24 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide, and 3 ¾ inches deep. Some of the recalled light boxes may have a small label on the top of the unit with the name "Nu-Yu Light." Only the "10,000 Lux Light Box" sold by Natural Options is recalled.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28