CPSC, Luxo Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Fluorescent Lamps
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2152.
The lamps are 18-watt portable fluorescent lamps that have a black plastic housing and mount to a desk or sit on a base. Model PS355 and PS360 with serial numbers between 198076 and 244871 and between 35500001 and 36003256 are included in the recall. The PS355 model has a 34-inch swing arm and the PS360 has a 19-inch swing arm. The serial number and "MADE IN TAIWAN" can be found on a silver label located on the back of the light bulb cover. The lamps have also been sold under the names "Big Dipper" and "Little Dipper."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2152.
Consumers with the recalled units should unplug the lamps and stop using them immediately. Contact Luxo to return the lamp and receive a replacement lamp. Luxo will extend the warranty on the replacement lamps for 3 years from the date of replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Office Furniture Distributors And Dealers Nationwide Sold These Lamps, From January 2000 Through February 2002, For Between $155 And $170. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2152.
Luxo can be reached at (800) 222-5896 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also contact the firm's website at www.luxous.com
About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The CPSC protects consumers from injuries and deaths from thousands of types of consumer products — toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, and more.
Visit CPSC.gov →📣 Report an unsafe product to the CPSC
If you own this product and experienced a defect, near-miss, or injury, file a report with the CPSC. Consumer reports are the primary signal the agency uses to identify defect patterns and trigger future recalls. Your report is free, takes about 10 minutes, and can stay anonymous to the manufacturer.
Office Furniture Distributors And Dealers Nationwide Sold These Lamps, From January 2000 Through February 2002, For Between $155 And $170. Recall FAQ
Office Furniture Distributors And Dealers Nationwide Sold These Lamps, From January 2000 Through February 2002, For Between $155 And $170. is the subject of a furniture recall: CPSC, Luxo Corp. Announce Recall of Portable Fluorescent Lamps. The notice was published on June 4, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 18,300 units are potentially affected.