Advantus Recalls Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

Recall number

20175

Title

Advantus Recalls Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

Recall date

2020-09-02T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[]

Made in

[{"Country":"China"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Advantus, Corp., Jacksonville, Fla."}]

Distributors

[]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Staples and Essendant sold the recalled lamps through catalogs, independent office product dealers and internet resellers. They were also sold online at Walmart.com and Lowes.com from February 2020 through July 2020 for about $136."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"LEDU Black Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Model L283MB","NumberOfUnits":"About 384","Type":""}]

UPCs

[{"UPC":"072743000487"}]

Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The tape used to contain wire components within the lamps case housing can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamp and contact Advantus to arrange for a full refund."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"Advantus has received one report of smoke emerging from the lampscase housing. No injuries reported."}]

Description

This recall involves the LEDU Black Matte Fluorescent Computer Task Lamps Model L283MB. The lamp case housing measures approximately 3.5 inches in height and 1.5 inches in width and 1.875 inches in depth. The model number is printed on the packaging. UL E157718 CSA LL101497 Type SPT-2 is printed on the black coating of the electrical cord. The UPC code 072743000487 can be found on the package.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Advantus-Recalls-Fluorescent-Computer-Task-Lamps-Due-to-Burn-Hazard

Last published

2020-09-02T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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