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Tala The Muse Lamp safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Tala The Muse Lamp presenting a risk of fire.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
22 identifiers listed for this notice.
Tala The Muse Lamp
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5060400159789
- 5060400159796
- 5060400159802
- 5060400159772
- 5060915710529
- 5060915710369
- 5060915711731
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 07/21
- 10/21
- 11/21
- 04/22
- 07/22
- 08/22
- 09/22
- 11/22
- 12/22
- 04/23
- 09/23
- 11/23
- 01/24
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- The Muse Portable Lamp
- fitted with A60 12V LED Bulb.
What to do now
The risk with Tala The Muse Lamp is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2408-0024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Tala The Muse Lamp presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The lamp presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that there is a reliability issue with an electronic component (rectifying diode). This could result in bulb failure which could overheat the battery and result in fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Tala have launched a modification programme to replace the light bulbs.
Advice to consumers
Tala has launched a modification programme.
Affected customers are advised to go to The Muse Bulb Replacement Programme or contact the customer support team at productquality@tala.co.uk or +44 7700 170343.
Additional information
PSD number: 2408-0024
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Portable lantern style lamp in various colours
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Questions
Why has Tala The Muse Lamp been reported?
The risk with Tala The Muse Lamp is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, batch code and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
