Golo lamp sockets recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 5, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

B & P Lamp Supply Recalls Lamp Sockets Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

18093

Brand / firm

Golo Electric Lighting Co., of China

Sold / distributed

Lamp shops, lamp shade shops and lamp repair shops nationwide from May 2017 through December 2017 for about $2.

Why it was recalled

The lamp socket screw does not fasten tightly which can result in arcing or overheating, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.