CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight

Recalled August 11, 2004 · CPSC recall 04572 · OTT-LITE Technology

Hazard

Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" immediately, unplug it, and return the product to OTT-LITE Technology for a full refund.

Units

226

Incidents / injuries

Five customers reported light boxes producing smoke and returned their light boxes with burn marks and melted plastic in the socket area. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

The recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" produces light to simulate natural sunlight. The units, which are white with a translucent hinged door, measure 24 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide, and 3 ¾ inches deep. Some of the recalled light boxes may have a small label on the top of the unit with the name "Nu-Yu Light." Only the "10,000 Lux Light Box" sold by Natural Options is recalled.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" immediately, unplug it, and return the product to OTT-LITE Technology for a full refund.

Contact

Call OTT-LITE Technology toll-free at (866) 421-5181 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday or visit the OTT-LITE website at www.ott-lite.com to arrange for return of the product and a full refund.

Product

10,000 Lux Light Box

Manufacturer(s)

OTT-LITE Technology of Tampa, Florida

Distributed by

Natural Options Inc. of Nashotah, Wis.

Retailers

Natural Options' Web site and mail order catalog sold the light boxes, from November 2002 through June 2004, for about $400.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →