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U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2010	Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 4, 2002	Portable Fluorescent Lamps Recalled by Luxo Corp. 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.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2010 Anders Bylund	Your Luminescence Is Approaching Obsolescence The inefficient heat lamps you're replacing way too often are going away. Here's how you can profit from the change of the guard.
AskMen.com Karin Eldor	The Best Lamps For Your Pad Combine stylish lamps with practical lighting arrangements, and you'll discover a whole other meaning to "and then there was light."
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2007	Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 19, 2011	LED Lamps Recalled by Eco-Story Due to Fire Hazard When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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U.S. CPSC February 16, 2007	Currey & Company Recalls Lamps Due to Fire Hazard The light sockets on these Thomasville Table and Floor Lamps have a defect that poses electrical shock and fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2003	CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls Agency releases "most hazardous" list and urges home inspections
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U.S. CPSC September 20, 2006	Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers who touch the hot plastic.
Home Theater April 2003 Larry Houser	Lighting for Dummies Simple tools to create the ideal lighting environment for your home theater
Chemistry World June 11, 2012 Catherine Bacon	Which energy saving light bulb is best for sensitive skin? UK researchers have compared the UV emissions given off by different types of energy saving light bulbs so that people with photosensitive skin can reduce their exposure to UV light.
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006	Tu-Wire(R) Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard If not properly grounded, these ballasts can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast.
U.S. CPSC October 5, 2010	Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard Light bulb may overheat and catch fire.
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U.S. CPSC December 8, 2004	Technical Consumer Products Inc. Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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IEEE Spectrum April 2011 Brian Bowers	Requiem for the Incandescent Lightbulb A look back at a century of light.
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2007	Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2003	Guth Lighting Recall of Lighting Fixtures The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2011	Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards Lamps may overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket.
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2003	Easter Oil Lamps Recalled by DesignPac Inc. The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2004	Cordelia Lighting Recall of Hampton Bay Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2002	Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Motion Lamps Wires near the light's socket can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
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U.S. CPSC June 15, 2006	ValueVision Media Inc. Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard An electrical problem can cause the torchiere lamps to spark, smoke or burn, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
BusinessWeek June 10, 2010 Jen Renzi	One True Thing: The Desk Lamp Artemide's sleek Itis table lamp pivots to point a concentrated beam of light where you need it most.
CFO November 1, 2004 John Edwards	Let There Be Cheaper Light In the long run, LED devices can generate big savings in energy consumption.
This Old House Nicole Fornabaio	Why Your Paint Job Sucks (Hint: It May Be Your Lighting) Horrible painting technique aside, your artificial lighting may be making your paint color look "off"
IndustryWeek June 1, 2003 John Teresko	LEDs Redefine Lighting Advances in light emitting diodes (LEDs) are delivering a revolution in efficiency, performance life and in how light can be deployed.
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2005	Bits and Pieces Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.
This Old House John Kelsey	Choosing and Using Work Lights Shedding a little light on the subject can be a challenge during a project. These work lights will stand up to the toughest job site.
U.S. CPSC April 24, 2003	DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.
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