September 20, 2006

Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps 

Name of Product: Ledu-Brand Desk Lamps

Units: About 1,000

Distributor: Advantus Corp., of Jacksonville, Fla.

Hazard: The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.

Description: These are Ledu-brand desk lamps with model number L462BK . The model number is written on the packaging. This recall involves lamps containing a serial number on the bottom of the lamp between A462050400001 and A462050401002. They also have a metallic UL foil sticker with E149992 written on it.

Sold at: Sold by commercial office products dealers nationwide during May 2006 for about $145.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Advantus Corp. at (800) 771-0529 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at http://www.advantus.com/download/Recall%20Alert.pdf