The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly
February 7, 2018Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.B&P Lamp Supply of McMinnville, Tenn., is recalling about 3,000Golo lamp sockets.
The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard.
The firm has received one report of a loose screw. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Golo brand 3-way turn knob lamp sockets with part number GE-8015.
The lamp sockets are brown. Golo, GE-8015 and 250V 250W are stamped on the top of the sockets near the wire terminals.
These 3-Way Lamp Socket interiors were sold individually as a replacement/repair part only. This socket interior is a medium (E26) size lamp socket.
The lamp sockets were sold at lamp shops, lamp shade shops and lamp repair shops nationwide from May 2017, through December 2017, for about $2.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp sockets, disconnect them and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or a replacement 3-way lamp socket.
Consumers may contact B & P Lamp Supply at 800-822-3450 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at marcia@bplampsupply.com or online at www.bplampsupply.com and click Important Product Recall for more information.