CPSC recall · Reported October 31, 2001
CPSC, Emess Lighting Inc. and SLI Lighting Solutions Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Twister Portable Lamps
The lamp's bulb can become hot, presenting a risk of burn injuries to consumers, and the risk of fire if the bulb comes in contact with combustible materials.
The CPSC recalled The recalled Twister™ lamps are 38 inches tall, have a flexible neck, and Looney Tunes™ o….
CPSC, Emess Lighting Inc. and SLI Lighting Solutions Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Twist… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 31, 2001. Reason: The lamp's bulb can become hot, presenting a risk of burn injuries to consumers, and the risk of fire if the …. Remedy: Consumers should not use these lamps near bedding, carpeting, or upholstered furniture. T…. Verify recall #02032 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lamp's bulb can become hot, presenting a risk of burn injuries to consumers, and the risk of fire if the ….
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- October 31, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02032 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.
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Product description
The recalled Twister™ lamps are 38 inches tall, have a flexible neck, and Looney Tunes™ or Disney™ cartoon characters on the plastic shade. Some lamps have no cartoon characters, but have black, white, blue, green, yellow, red or purple plastic shades. A silver label near the bulb reads in part, "Caution: To Reduce the Risk of Fire Use 40 Watt MAX. Made in China."
Reason for recall
The lamp's bulb can become hot, presenting a risk of burn injuries to consumers, and the risk of fire if the bulb comes in contact with combustible materials.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not use these lamps near bedding, carpeting, or upholstered furniture. To receive a free retrofit kit, consumers should contact the Twister Lamp Recall Hotline or log on the company's website at www.twisterlamp.com or write to: Twister Lamp Recall, One Early Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The in-home consumer repair kit includes a wire bulb guard and enhanced safety instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02032 |
| Date reported | October 31, 2001 |
| Date initiated | October 31, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 480,000 |
| 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
Consumers should not use these lamps near bedding, carpeting, or upholstered furniture. To receive a free retrofit kit, consumers…
- Check the recall number (02032) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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