Lava Lamp Safety

Since their appearance onto the psychedelic scene of the sixties, lava lamps have reemerged and disappeared again on the pop culture list of must-haves. Fans of the flowing blobs of lava have maintained their love for the light fixtures with a neon glow. They are currently a very popular adornment of children’s bedrooms and campus dorm rooms as a way to add personality and flair to the room. As fun as the flow of light can be, lava lamps come with their dangers.

The biggest hazard the lamps pose is when placed on a heated stove. People have, in an attempt to compensate for a broken heating mechanism, placed their lava lamps on a burning stove. The aftermath can be fatal. The “lava” liquid is encased in a glass bottle. Placing this bottle on a burning stove can cause it to explode, sending shards of glass flying in every direction at fatal speeds. One police report described a man found dead in his trailer kitchen with a large piece of glass piercing his chest. The base of a lava lamp was on the stove.

Never place your lamp on a stove
Do not leave your lamp on for an extended period of time
Keep it in a clean, clutter free space
Only plug it in to polarized outlets

If you or your child has been injured in an accident involving a lava lamp, contact the Appleton product liability lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.S. at 800-472-9334 to discuss your case and further legal options.

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