CPSC recall 12-184, announced May 23, 2012, covers He Shan Lide of China LED Clip-On Desk Lamps (about 33,000 units). The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Remedy: refund. Recall contact: call (800) 584-1664, or go to www.diogenlighting.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
The power cord has a silver label attached to it.
Which products are included?
This recall conducted by He Shan Lide involves pink and blue plastic LED desk lamps with a flexible metal neck approximately 12" long and a clamp at the base. The power cord has a silver label attached to it. On one side of the label "MET," "Electrical Safety", "E113152" and "Apr. 2011" are printed. The other side of the label includes the model number F3044-AC-01 (pink lamps) or F3044-AC-02 (blue lamps). The plug on the power cord is labeled "KENIC KE 01P E155176."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
F3044-AC-0. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- May 2011 through December 2011
- Where sold
- Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $20
Why it was recalled
The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of cords detaching, including one reported electric shock and one report of a child receiving burns to her hand and leg.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp, unplug the power cord, cut the power cord off 2" to 3" above the plug, discard the lamp and send the plug to He Shan Lide, 4570 Eucalyptus Ave, Suite C, Chino, CA 91710 along with their name and address to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage for returning the plug.
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) 584-1664, or go to www.diogenlighting.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- He Shan Lide of China
- Manufacturer
- He Shan Lide of China
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 12-184
- Units
- About 33,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide from May 2011 to December 2011 for about $20.
- Importer
- L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
LED Clip-On Desk Lamps
CPSC product type: Floor and Table Lamps
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 33,000 units: the 18th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 31 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 8 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact He Shan Lide toll-free at (800) 584-1664 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the website at www.diogenlighting.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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