Coca-Cola® ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard
Recall 06114 · Mar 15, 2006 · Emess Design Group LLC
21,300
units affected
21,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06114
- Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Company
- Emess Design Group LLC
- Units affected
- 21,300
- Product
- Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These lamps are in the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle. They are about 13.5 inches high. The inside of ElectroPlasma lamps simulate lightning bolts. A label on the bottom of the black base of the lamp reads: "Model No: 23-103," and "Lipan Industrial Co., Ltd."
What can happen
There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible if the distance between the metal cap and the contact point is sustained at about 1/8 inch away from the metal cap.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp immediately and return the item to a Rite Aid retailer for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports of two incidents involving an electrical arc to the finger, including one report of a minor burn.
- Sold at
- Rite Aid stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled coca-cola electroplasma lamps?
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp immediately and return the item to a Rite Aid retailer for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible if the distance between the metal cap and the contact point is sustained at about 1/8 inch away from the metal cap.
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.