Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 11253 · Jun 21, 2011 · Christmas Tree Shops
35,000
units affected
35,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11253
- Date
- Jun 21, 2011
- Company
- Christmas Tree Shops
- Units affected
- 35,000
- Product
- Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps
- Product type
- Floor and Table Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 000015618955, 000015821591 and 000015821607 printed on the price label on the cardboard packaging. The decorative lamps are silver and feature rotating films with aquatic and safari scenes. While there are no brand markings directly on the product, "Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the lamp.
What can happen
Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Christmas Tree Shops has received three reports of sparking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Christmas Tree Shops stores primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions from December 2009 through May 2011 for between $7 and $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled animated safari and aquarium lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.