Curio Design Recalls Modular Lights and Bases Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-01-04). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 1,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17722 |
| Published | 2017-01-04 |
| Last updated | 2017-01-04 |
| Products | Modular light kits and bases |
| Firm named in the title | Curio Design |
| Firms | Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif. (importer); Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Kickstarter, SFMOMA, UncommonGoods and other specialty shops nationwide and online at www.Kickstarter.com and www.UncommonGoods.com from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $65 and $115. |
Description
This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs.
Hazard
The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lights and contact the firm to receive a free replacement lamp or a full refund. Curio Design is contacting all known consumers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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