Melville Direct Recalls Aquarium Motion Lamps Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Bits & Pieces (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-03-04). Hazards: fire, burn. About 3,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15722 |
| Published | 2015-03-04 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-04 |
| Product category | Floor and Table Lamps |
| Products | Aquarium Motion Lamp |
| Firm named in the title | Melville Direct |
| Firms | Melville Direct of Lawrenceburg, Indiana (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,600 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | the Bits and Pieces catalogue and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from September 1, 2014 through January 9, 2015 for about $30. |
Description
The Aquarium Lamp simulates a tropical coral reef. The plug-in lamp contains no water. Lights illuminate colorful fish and dolphins that swim back and forth with a 3D effect. The scene is framed by a beveled glass mirror frame. The lamp case and stand are made of plastic. The lamp measures 7 ½ inches tall x 12 ¼ inches wide x 3 inches deep. Style 45458 is printed on the original box.
Hazard
The lamp can overheat and spark when plugged in, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumer should unplug the lamp. Melville Direct is contacting customers whose lamp shipped after September 1, 2014. The letter includes a return form and a merchandise return label. Customers should complete the return form and affix the postage-paid return label to the outside of the box. Customers may contact Melville Direct to receive the form and label.
Incidents and injuries
Eleven incidents have been reported of the item overheating or sparking when plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
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