CPSC recall 06-581, announced September 20, 2006, covers Advantus Ledu-Brand Desk Lamps (about 1,000 units). The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 771-0529, or go to www.advantus.com.
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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.
Affected model numbers
These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK .
Which products are included?
These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK . The model number is written on the packaging. This recall involves lamps containing a serial number on the bottom of the lamp between A462050400001 and A462050401002. They also have a metallic UL foil sticker with E149992 written on it.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- May 2006
- Price paid
- $145
Why it was recalled
The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.
Incidents and injuries
Advantus Corp. has received two reports of lamps overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the serial numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 771-0529, or go to www.advantus.com.
- 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
- Brand
- Advantus
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 06-581
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.
- Distributor
- Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Ledu-Brand Desk Lamps
CPSC product type: Lamps
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,000 units: the 46th-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
- 1 month. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Advantus Corp. at (800) 771-0529 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.advantus.com
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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