B & P Lamp Supply Recalls Lamp Sockets Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18093 · announced February 5, 2018 · Golo Electric Lighting Co · 3,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a loose screw. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lamp shops, lamp shade shops and lamp repair shops nationwide from May 2017 through December 2017 for about $2.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.