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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 5, 2018Serious
B & P Lamp Supply Lamp Sockets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp sockets, disconnect them and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement 3-way lamp socket.
Who to contact: B & P Lamp Supply at 800-822-3450 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at marcia@bplampsupply.com or online at www.bplampsupply.com and click 48207i Recall Notice for more information.
The product
This recall involves Golo brand 3-way turn knob lamp sockets with part number GE-8015. The lamp sockets are brown. Golo, GE-8015 and 250V 250W are stamped on the top of the sockets near the wire terminals. These 3-Way Lamp Socket interiors were sold individually as a replacement/repair part only. This socket interior is a medium (E26) size lamp socket.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- February 5, 2018
- Brand
- Golo Electric Lighting Co., of China, B&P Lamp Supply Inc., of McMinnville, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a loose screw. No injuries have been reported.
GE-8015
Lamp shops, lamp shade shops and lamp repair shops nationwide from May 2017 through December 2017 for about $2.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “B & P Lamp Supply Recalls Lamp Sockets Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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