Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts

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

Recall #: 01071c
Affected scope: About 1,560

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arm….

Lamps Recalled by Environmental Lighting Concepts was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 23, 2001. Reason: 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 Li…. Verify recall #01071c with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: January 23, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01071c with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01071c
Date reported	January 23, 2001
Date initiated	January 23, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,560
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 23, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01071c.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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