UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Portable Luminaires
(Release 19PN-17)
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that the portable luminaire identified below may pose a fire and shock hazard if used with a 40 W Type B Incandescent light bulb as marked on the luminaire. The luminaire should only be used with a 5W SBLED bulb. A 5W SBLED bulb is included with the luminaire.
The luminaire is marked "Use Max 40 W Type B lamp"; however, it does not comply with UL's safety Standards when used with a 40 W lamp.
Name of Product: Portable Luminaire, Model 2752921
Manufacturer: SAM INTERNATIONAL
Hazard: The portable luminaire can overheat posing a fire and shock hazard if used with a 40W Type B Incandescent light bulb.
Remedy: UL recommends that you only use this product with a 5W SBLED bulb.
Identification on the Products:
The portable luminaires bear an UL Certification Mark and the following:
Model Number: 2752921
Photographs:
Please visit UL.com for photos of the product
Known to be distributed and sold by: www.westelm.com in USA,
and may have been sold by others.
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Release No. 19PN-17
Michelle Press
Communications Director
UL LLC
847.664.1966
[email protected]
SOURCE UL
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