CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
Published: October 12, 2004Recall ID: 05006Category: generalCountry: US
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 utilizes electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls and beach scenes. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in seven different sizes: 180cm x 112cm, 148cm x 98cm, 118cm x 74cm, 98cm x 48cm, 65cm x 45cm, 26cm x 20cm, and 25cm x 25cm.
Affected Products
Electric Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Chicago-Wholesale--Imports-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Pictures |
| Title | CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electric-picture-waterfalls.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Electric Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures) |
| 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 | Chicago Wholesale and Imports has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Electric Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures) |
| Products › Type | Artwork |
| Products › Category I D | 1825 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 3,500 |
| Recall I D | 2793 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer should stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Wholesale & Imports for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Chicago Wholesale and Imports, of Bridgeview, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Flea markets and dollar stores in the Midwest, primarily in the Chicago area, sold the pictures from April 2003 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size). |
| Recall Date | 2004-10-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilizes electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls and beach scenes. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in seven different sizes: 180cm x 112cm, 148cm x 98cm, 118cm x 74cm, 98cm x 48cm, 65cm x 45cm, 26cm x 20cm, and 25cm x 25cm. |
| Recall Number | 05006 |
| Consumer Contact | For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Wholesale & Imports toll-free at (866) 885-1986 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.getyourscooter.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |