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Product recall · CPSCNovember 7, 2024Serious
Tala North America Battery Powered Portable Lamps
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
An electronic malfunction can cause the lamp's lightbulb to fail and the lithium battery to overheat, 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 immediately stop using the recalled portable lamps and contact Tala North America to receive a free replacement bulb. Consumers will be asked to complete a replacement request form, attach a photo of the product and state the number of recalled bulbs. Consumers should safely dispose of the bulbs. Replacement bulb(s) will be mailed to consumers at no cost. Tala is contacting purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Tala North America at 800-408-2226 from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at productquality@tala.co.uk, or online at talalighting.com/pages/the-muse-bulb-replacement-program-safety-recalls or https://talalighting.com/ and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Tala Muse Portable Lamps with batch codes 01/21, 01/22, 01/23 and 01/24. The lithium battery-powered lamps were sold in brass, green, white, blue, red, black and pink colors and measure about 13 inches by 5 inches by 5.5 inches. The batch codes are printed on the base of the product.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,300
- Recall date
- November 7, 2024
- Brand
- Tala North America Inc., of New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a battery overheating, causing a fire that resulted in property damage to a side table and bed. No injuries have been reported.
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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: “Tala North America Recalls Battery Powered Portable Lamps 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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