CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-08-30). Hazards: fire, laceration. About 16,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01224 |
| Published | 2001-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-31 |
| Product category | Lamps |
| Products | Glass and metal oil-burning lamps |
| Firm named in the title | The Discovery Channel Store |
| Firms | The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 16,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Discovery Channel Stores and The Nature Company stores nationwide sold the lamps, from September 1999 through July 2001, for between $18 and $24. |
Description
The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The top piece of the clear rectangular lamp has an opening for five wicks, and the top piece of the clear square lamp has an opening for one wick. The lamps have two stacking glass pieces supported by a black metal frame. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil.
Hazard
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store nationwide, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
The Discovery Channel Store, Inc. has received four reports of the lamps shattering, including two reports of minor property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.
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