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Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot
Recalled for Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Taylor Desk Lamp
Manufacturer: Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc., of
Tampa, Fla.
Hazard: The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the
electrical cord can become improperly aligned during
consumer assembly of the lamp. This poses a shock hazard
to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc.
has received four reports of minor electrical shocks. No
property damage has been reported.
Description: This recall involves “Taylor” model burnish-
ed nickel metal desk lamp. The adjustable lamp is 16- to
24.75-inches high with adjustment points at the base, mid-
shaft and shade. An “O” logo is engraved on the tube cup
under the rotary power switch and the name “OTT-LITE” is
engraved on the front of the base. Model number 13Z63BN9
or 13T63BN9 is printed on a black label on the underside
of the base.
Sold at: Office Depot stores nationwide from May 2006 to
October 2006 for about $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp
and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for
instructions on receiving a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should
contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. toll-free at
(866) 421-5180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday though
Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.ott-lite.com/recall
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Scott Electric Co. Inc.
Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers
Due To Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Counterfeit “Square D” Circuit Breakers
Distributor/Retailer: Scott Electric Co. Inc., of Greensburg,
Pa.
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled “Square D” are
counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded,
posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Scott Electric Co. is not aware of any
incidents or injuries associated with these counterfeit
circuit breakers.
Description: The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square
D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515,
and 1520. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp
rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of
the breaker; (b) on the side of the breaker, where wire
terminal screw is located, the arc shoot opening should have
squared corners with the bottom edge of the opening angled
up; (c) the mounting clip should be yellow chromate with
half of the top of the clip visible; and (d) the Square D
insignia should be molded onto the breaker. If your Square
D breaker does not match this description, it could be
counterfeit.
Sold through: Scott Electric Co. distributor locations
throughout Pennsylvania and Texas from May 2005 through May
2006 for between $4 and $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. to
arrange for a free inspection and if necessary, replace-
ment or refund.
Consumer Contact: To arrange for a free inspection or for
additional information, contact Scott Electric toll-free
at (877) 222-0473 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or log on to www.scottelectricusa.com -
consumers and contractors can also obtain additional
information by e-mailing Scott Electric at
tdiorio@scottelectricusa.com
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- Volume adjustment
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- Headphone jack to practice with privacy.
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Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mattel’s Polly Pocket
Magnetic Play Sets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer pro-
duct. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Products: Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with
magnets
Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Hazard: Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can
fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets
can be swallowed, aspirated by young children or placed by
a child in their nose or ears. When more than one magnet
is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause
intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can
be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate
surgery. Magnets placed in the nose or ears can cause
swelling and be difficult to remove.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of 170 reports of the
small magnets coming out of these recalled toys. There
were three reports of serious injuries to children who
swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered
intestinal perforations that required surgery. A 2-year-
old child was hospitalized for seven days and a 7-year-old
child was hospitalized for 12 days. An 8-year-old child
was also hospitalized.
Description: The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain
plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets.
The magnets measure 1/8 inch in diameter and are imbedded
in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in the plastic
clothing, hair pieces and other accessories to help the
pieces attach to the doll or to the doll’s house. The
model number is printed on the bottom of the largest
pieces on some of the play sets. Contact Mattel if you
cannot find a model number on your product to determine
if it is part of the recall. Polly Pocket magnetic play
sets currently on store shelves are not included in this
recall.
Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets Item Number
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Hangin’ Out House™ B2632
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Treetop Clubhouse™ B3158
Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™ B3201
Polly Totally!™ Polly Place™ Totally Tiki Diner™ B7118
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Boutique G8605
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ City Pretty Playset H1537
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Sporty Style Playset H1538
Polly Pocket!™ Totally Zen™ Playset H3211
Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores from
May 2003 through September 2006 for between $15 and $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled
toys away from children and contact Mattel to arrange for
the return of the sets and to receive a voucher for a
replacement toy of the customer’s choice, up to the value
of the returned product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact
Mattel at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm’s
Web site at www.service.mattel.com
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