Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-11-13). Hazards: fire, burn. About 700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09709 |
| Published | 2008-11-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Furniture (Miscellaneous) |
| Products | 5-Tier Lighted Showcases |
| Firm named in the title | Seventh Avenue |
| Firms | New Star Manufacturing Trading Share Ltd., of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Seventh Avenue, of Monroe, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Hong Kong |
| Units (US) | 700 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Seventh Avenue Outlet Store, Seventh Avenue's spring 2009 catalogs, and online at www.seventhavenue.com from December 2007 through August 2008 for about $140. |
Description
The 5-tier lighted showcase has a curved metal tubular frame with vertical rods, a circular metal top and bottom with a painted gold tone and black finish. A 12-watt light is attached under the top shelf. The unit also has three round glass shelves. The showcase measures about 59 inches high and 10 ½ inches wide.
Hazard
The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the 5-Tier Lighted Showcase and unplug the adaptor from the wall socket. After the device is unplugged, cut the wire cord to the adaptor and return the adaptor to Seventh Avenue for a free replacement showcase. Seventh Avenue is directly contacting purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
Seventh Avenue has received six reports of the units overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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