CPSCGeneral Alert
Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard
Published: March 29, 2006Recall ID: 06540Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088."
Affected Products
Underground Neon Signs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Signals-Catalogue-Corp-Recall-Underground-Neon-Signs-for-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d63b4beb976745f29f5f11e04b64d657.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Neon Sign |
| Hazards › Name | The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Signals Catalogue Corp. has received four reports of the adaptors overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Underground Neon Signs |
| Products › Type | Signs |
| Products › Category I D | 2125 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 3409 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Signals Catalogue and online store (www.signals.com) exclusively from June 2005 through February 2006 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088." |
| Distributors › Name | Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 06540 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Signals Customer Service at (800) 669-5225 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Signals Catalog, c/o Customer Service HB3163 Product Recall, 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway, Hudson, Ohio 44236. Consumers also can get more information by going to the firm's Web site at www.signals.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |