CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps
Published: February 9, 2005Recall ID: 05538Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.
Product Description & Identification
The lamps are rocket-shaped with metallic wax, which becomes molten when it heats up while the lamp is in use. The wax and the matching trim on the lamp may be red, silver or blue. The colored trim is on both the base and top of the lamp.
Affected Products
Metallic Motion Lamp
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Bits-and-Pieces-Announce-Recall-of-Metallic-Motion-Lamps |
| Title | CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/05ed1f8d143b4431914ee9ae973782f9.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Lamps |
| Hazards › Name | The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts. |
| Products › Name | Metallic Motion Lamp |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 |
| Recall I D | 3065 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this product, and contact Bits and Pieces to arrange for its return and for a full refund. Product purchasers are being notified directly by Bits and Pieces. |
| Retailers › Name | Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The lamps are rocket-shaped with metallic wax, which becomes molten when it heats up while the lamp is in use. The wax and the matching trim on the lamp may be red, silver or blue. The colored trim is on both the base and top of the lamp. |
| Recall Number | 05538 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Bits and Pieces toll-free at (800) 884-2637 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday, or by email at customerservice@bitsandpieces.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |