CPSC recall 02172
Portable fluorescent lamps
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-17
On 2025-09-17 the CPSC announced a recall of Portable fluorescent lamps by Luxo, citing the ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, short-circuit, and melt the insulating cover of the ballast, causing the lamp to fail….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02172 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-06-04 |
| Published | 2025-09-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Luxo |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portable fluorescent lamps | 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."
Reason
The ballast (the electrical part located in the arm of the lamp) in these lamps can overheat, short-circuit, and melt the insulating cover of the ballast, causing the lamp to fail and posing a skin burn hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Luxo-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Fluorescent-Lamps-
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