Sportex Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-05-23). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. About 3,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17163 |
| Published | 2017-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2017-05-23 |
| Products | Lumière Rock Salt lamps |
| Firm named in the title | Sportex |
| Firms | Sportex US, of New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Pakistan |
| Units (US) | 3,900 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00886946056253, 00886946056277, 00886946058325 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | At Home, Christmas tree shops, Michaels and other stores nationwide from July 2016 through December 2016 for between $15 and $30. |
Description
This recall involves Lumière brand Rock Salt Lamps in three styles: Basket of Rocks, Carnival of Lights and Rock of Gibraltar. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code number on the bottom of the box. Lamps with the following UPC numbers are included in the recall. Description UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 00886946056277
Hazard
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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