CPSC recall 07-037, announced November 16, 2006, covers Environmental Lighting Concepts Taylor Desk Lamp (about 6,800 units). The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during consumer assembly of the lamp. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 421-5180, or go to www.ott-lite.com/recall.
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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.
Model number 13Z63BN9 or 13T63BN9 is printed on a black label on the underside of the base.
Which products are included?
This recall involves "Taylor" model burnished 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
13. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
a black label on the underside of the base
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- May 2006 through October 2006
- Price paid
- $80
Why it was recalled
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 and injuries
Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. has received four reports of minor electrical shocks. No property damage has been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for instructions on receiving a full refund.
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 (866) 421-5180, or go to www.ott-lite.com/recall.
- 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
- Environmental Lighting Concepts
- Manufacturer
- Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc., of Tampa, Fla.
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 07-037
- Units
- About 6,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Office Depot stores nationwide from May 2006 to October 2006 for about $80.
Taylor Desk Lamp
CPSC product type: Lamps
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 6,800 units: the 30th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 63 lamp recalls.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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