CPSCGeneral Alert
Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and S...
Published: June 21, 2011Recall ID: 11253Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 000015618955, 000015821591 and 000015821607 printed on the price label on the cardboard packaging. The decorative lamps are silver and feature rotating films with aquatic and safari scenes. While there are no brand markings directly on the product, "Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the lamp.
Affected Products
Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Christmas-Tree-Shops-Recall-Animated-Safari-and-Aquarium-Lamps-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards |
| Title | Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11253.11253a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11253.11253b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Christmas Tree Shops has received three reports of sparking. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps |
| Products › Type | Floor and Table Lamps |
| Products › Category I D | 67799 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,000 |
| Recall I D | 701 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Christmas Tree Shops stores primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions from December 2009 through May 2011 for between $7 and $8. |
| Recall Date | 2011-06-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 000015618955, 000015821591 and 000015821607 printed on the price label on the cardboard packaging. The decorative lamps are silver and feature rotating films with aquatic and safari scenes. While there are no brand markings directly on the product, "Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the lamp. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 000015556905 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 000015618955 |
| Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C | 000015821591 |
| Product U P Cs › 4 › U P C | 000015821607 |
| Recall Number | 11253 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 anytime, or visit their website at www.christmastreeshops.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |