Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.

Recall #: 06581
Affected scope: About 1,000

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Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla. recalled These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK . The model number is written on….

Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla. in September 20, 2006. Reason: The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who cou…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where p…. Verify recall #06581 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who cou….

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agency class: September 20, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06581 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

These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK . The model number is written on the packaging. This recall involves lamps containing a serial number on the bottom of the lamp between A462050400001 and A462050401002. They also have a metallic UL foil sticker with E149992 written on it.

Reason for recall

The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

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	06581
Date reported	September 20, 2006
Date initiated	September 20, 2006
Recalling firm	Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Affected scope	About 1,000
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 stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 20, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06581.

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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