CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings
USCPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled paintings show 13 scenes of waterfalls and other bodies of water, sold as "The Motion Picture" series. The images are painted on glass and are illuminated by a light bulb. The paintings give the impression of water spilling over a waterfall and have the sound of running water, birds and music. "MADE IN CHINA" appears on the packaging of the paintings.
Affected Products
The Motion Picture series electrical paintings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-UL-United-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Electrical-Paintings- |
| Title | CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/electrical-paintings.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "The Motion Picture" series electrical paintings |
| Hazards › Name | The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and UL United have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | The Motion Picture series electrical paintings |
| Products › Type | Artwork |
| Products › Category I D | 1825 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 150 |
| Recall I D | 2161 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs. |
| Importers › Name | UL United Inc., of Houston, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Flea markets sold the paintings in Texas and Arkansas, from December 2001 through April 2002, for between $18 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2002-06-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled paintings show 13 scenes of waterfalls and other bodies of water, sold as "The Motion Picture" series. The images are painted on glass and are illuminated by a light bulb. The paintings give the impression of water spilling over a waterfall and have the sound of running water, birds and music. "MADE IN CHINA" appears on the packaging of the paintings. |
| Recall Number | 02184 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact UL United at (866) 332-6643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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