CPSC recall 08-159, announced January 10, 2008, covers Field Smart Lighting Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps (about 90,000 units). A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a refund. Recall contact: call (866) 916-7233, or go to www.lowes.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled lamp has a black steel frame and a bowl-shaped light fixture. The item number 179878 is printed on the packaging and the bottom of the base of the lamp. Only lamps sold between March 2005 and October 2007 with UL listing number E246506 are included in the recall. Lamps marked "ETL listed" are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- March 2005 through October 2007
- Where sold
- Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $17
Why it was recalled
A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
L G Sourcing has received two reports of lamp fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any Lowe's retail outlet to receive a refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 916-7233, or go to www.lowes.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
- Field Smart Lighting
- Manufacturer
- Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 08-159
- Units
- About 90,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for about $17.
- Importer
- L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps
CPSC product type: Lamps
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 90,000 units: the 9th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 916-7233 anytime or visit www.lowes.com
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