CPSCGeneral Alert
Curio Design Recalls Modular Lights and Bases Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Rec...
Published: January 4, 2017Recall ID: 17722Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs.
Affected Products
Modular light kits and bases
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Curio-Design-Recalls-Modular-Light-and-Bases |
| Title | Curio Design Recalls Modular Lights and Bases Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/modularlight.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Assembled Splyt modular light fixture |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/modularlight2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Splyt light product packaging |
| Hazards › Name | The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Modular light kits and bases |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 7947 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lights and contact the firm to receive a free replacement lamp or a full refund. Curio Design is contacting all known consumers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Kickstarter, SFMOMA, UncommonGoods and other specialty shops nationwide and online at www.Kickstarter.com and www.UncommonGoods.com from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $65 and $115. |
| Recall Date | 2017-01-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs. |
| Distributors › Name | Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 17722 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Curio Design at 510-863-0150 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at hello@splytlight.com or online at www.splytlight.com and click on the "CPSC Recall December 2016" tab on the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-01-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |