Designs Direct Recalls Rooster-Themed Lamps Sold Exclusively at Fred's Inc. Due to Risks of Shock and Fire
Recall 12105 · Feb 7, 2012 · Designs Direct
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12105
- Date
- Feb 7, 2012
- Company
- Designs Direct
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Living Traditions 21-inch Rooster Lamps
- Product type
- Floor and Table Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Living Traditions 21-inch rooster-themed lamps. The brown polyresin lamps have an off-white shade and a carved 9-inch rooster affixed to the base. A label on the underside of the base reads "Distributed By Fred's Inc" and "SKU 61589."
What can happen
The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Designs Direct for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Fred's Inc. stores nationwide between October 2011 and November 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled living traditions 21-inch rooster lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Designs Direct for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard 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.