Halogen Floor Lamps
WARNING : HALOGEN FLOOR LAMPS MAY CAUSE FIRES
Since 1992 Halogen Floor Lamps are responsible for at least 11 Deaths and 189 Fires in the U.S.A. alone.
Halogen Floor Lamps are a popular, low cost, dimmable lamp which are free standing with a shallow upturned bowl shaped light fixture mounted on a 1.8 metre pole and are illuminated by a Tubular Halogen Bulb.
These Tubular Halogen Bulbs operate at temperatures much hotter than incandescent bulbs reaching temperatures up to 350ºC, hot enough to ignite surrounding combustibles. Also the upturned bowl design of the lamp allows dust, insects and rubbish to accumulate posing a potential fire hazard.
WHEN USING HALOGEN FLOOR LAMPS THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
Never place lamp close to curtains or wall decorations
Never drape anything over a lamp
Never leave lamp βonβ if unattended\
Use only a Halogen Bulb of 300 Watts or less
To reduce likelihood of tipover, keep children and pets away
Keep lamp away from elevated bunk beds
Whenever possible set dimmer lower than the maximum setting
Children should not play with soft toys near these lamps
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