Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts

Recall Date
2001-01-23
Manufacturer
Environmental Lighting Concepts
Units Affected
About 1,560

Products Involved

OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps

Hazard

An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.

Reported 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.

Sold At

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.

Full Recall 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.

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