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CPSC, Emess Lighting Inc. and SLI Lighting Solutions Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Twister Portable Lamps

Reported: October 31, 2001 Initiated: October 31, 2001 #02032

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 480,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Emess-Lighting-Inc-and-SLI-Lighting-Solutions-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Twister-Portable-Lamps-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Units affected: About 480,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 31, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02032.

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