In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:38:48 -0800 (PST), Amanda
Ripanykhazova wrote:

Actually the more I look at this page https://www.amazon.com/s?k=torchiere...designpower-20, the more the round extender below the UNO ring on the B&P fitment looks longer than the Phenolic one in the lower row. That might do it, - though nothing would explain how the original one is SUDDENLY too short after the taxi ride!

Which taxi company was it?