CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
USCPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm.
Affected Products
Electric Pictures
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Chicago-Imports-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Pictures- |
| Title | CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electric-pic-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Electric Picture |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electric-pic-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Electric Picture |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electric-pic-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Electric Picture |
| Hazards › Name | These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Electric Pictures |
| Products › Type | Artwork |
| Products › Category I D | 1825 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 55,600 |
| Recall I D | 2825 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Chicago Imports Inc., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount, dollar and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the picture). |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm. |
| Recall Number | 05051 |
| Consumer Contact | For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Imports at (800) 656-0000 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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