CPSC recall 01071c, announced January 23, 2001, covers OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps (about 1,560 units). An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements. Recall contact: call (800) 842-8848.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug.
Which products are included?
The floor lamps are sand colored, stand about 4 feet tall and have flexible gooseneck arms to adjust the position of the fluorescent lights. They are used for reading or by crafters for sewing or needlework. Labels indicating "OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR FLOOR LAMP" on the stand and "OTT-LITE" on either side of the shade identify the recalled floor lamps. Check the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug. The plug on the recalled lamps have white lettering on a black label and bear the model number DMBLH-18W or DMBLP-18W.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
DMBL. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
the label on the OTT-LITE ELECTRONIC BALLAST plug
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2000 through December 2000
- Price paid
- $170
Why it was recalled
An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Environmental Lighting Concepts has received three reports of the plugs overheating, including one plug that produced smoke. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
Official remedy
Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 842-8848.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 01071c
- Units
- About 1,560
- Sold at / sales period
- Environmental Lighting Concepts, of Tampa, Fla. Craft, hobby and fabric stores, including Hancock Fabrics, sold the lamps nationwide, from November 2000 through December, 2000 for about $170.
OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps
CPSC product type: Lamps
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,560 units: the 42nd-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 14 of 63 lamp recalls.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should call the company toll-free at (800) 842-8848 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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