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    Old 03-23-2013, 07:56 AM
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    I had and issue with one of mine. It was just under two years old. I called them, emailed them the receipt and S/N and they sent me a new one for under $10.00. I was pleased. I didn't have to return the old one, they wanted a picture with the cord cut off.
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    Old 03-23-2013, 09:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by sewmom
    At our Goodwill, you have 7 days to return something. I wonder if that applies to electrical items? I hope that you can get it working.
    Mine does as well, in addition to usually having a guarantee that it works. I tossed my reciept already unfortunately. >.<

    I was wondering if it was the ballast and will research that as well to see what is locally available and the cost associated with that. I'm out a grand total of $23 at this point. I think I better stop :-P
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    Old 03-23-2013, 10:02 AM
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    How frustrating! However, it was interesting to read other posts about contacting the dealer, etc. Good luck.
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    Old 03-23-2013, 10:14 AM
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    Thank you for this discussion. I have had the same problem. Light went out, bought a replacement bulb.....nothing. I haven't disposed of the lamp yet but believe I will now. Doesn't sound like much hope for it.
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    Old 03-23-2013, 10:52 AM
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    My husband was able to put a new ballast in ours. It was given to us and didn't work. Now I use it all the time! Love it!
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    Old 03-24-2013, 04:17 AM
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    I too, had a problem with my ott lite after having it for a few years & took it to my local retailer & he was able to fix it. I believe he got the new part from the company (I think it was in the connection plug but not sure) & voila, success. He is a sewing machine retailer who also sells ott lites. Hope you find a solution.
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    Old 03-24-2013, 04:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by ErinMarie
    I'll give them a call in the morning and see...I hear some flicking/buzzing in the housing when switched on, so it's unplugged for the time being.
    Sounds like you have wiring issues...might want to get someone who knows anything about wiring to take a look at it..
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    Old 03-24-2013, 05:05 AM
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    I had a problem, emailed the company and never got a reply. I eventually purchased a new one.
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    Old 03-24-2013, 05:30 AM
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    Buy your new Ott light at Lowe's for about what it would cost to fix the old one, and much cheaper than JoAnn's.




    Originally Posted by ErinMarie
    Mine does as well, in addition to usually having a guarantee that it works. I tossed my reciept already unfortunately. >.<

    I was wondering if it was the ballast and will research that as well to see what is locally available and the cost associated with that. I'm out a grand total of $23 at this point. I think I better stop :-P
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    Old 03-24-2013, 06:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by willferg
    I had a floor model that went out, too. Just stopped working. I was very disappointed, particularly in view of the cost.
    Happened to me just yesterday....Bought a new bulb, no response...Hubby worked on it..no good..in the trash now!!!
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