Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-29). Hazards: burn. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06540 |
| Published | 2006-03-29 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-06 |
| Product category | Signs |
| Products | Underground Neon Signs |
| Firm named in the title | Signals Catalogue Corp. |
| Firms | Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Signals Catalogue and online store (www.signals.com) exclusively from June 2005 through February 2006 for about $60. |
Description
The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088."
Hazard
The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Signals Catalogue Corp. has received four reports of the adaptors overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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