OTT-LITE Technology · Recalled
CPSC, OTT-LITE Technology Announce Recall of "10,000 Lux Light Box" That Simulates Natural Sunlight
Overheating around the socket (where the bulb fits into the light box) can result in melted plastic and smoke, posing a possible fire and burn hazard.
- Units
- 226
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" produces light to simulate natural sunlight. The units, which are white with a translucent hinged door, measure 24 inches high, 12 ½ inches wide, and 3 ¾ inches deep. Some of the recalled light boxes may have a small label on the top of the unit with the name "Nu-Yu Light." Only the "10,000 Lux Light Box" sold by Natural Options is recalled.
The file
- Sold at
- Natural Options' Web site and mail order catalog sold the light boxes, from November 2002 through June 2004, for about $400.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Natural Options Inc. of Nashotah, Wis., OTT-LITE Technology of Tampa, Florida
Incident log
Five customers reported light boxes producing smoke and returned their light boxes with burn marks and melted plastic in the socket area. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled "10,000 Lux Light Box" immediately, unplug it, and return the product to OTT-LITE Technology for a full refund.
Call OTT-LITE Technology toll-free at (866) 421-5181 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday or visit the OTT-LITE website at www.ott-lite.com to arrange for return of the product and a full refund.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 11 2004; last revised APR 21 2025.