ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recall 06225 · Aug 8, 2006 · Spencer Gifts LLC
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06225
- Date
- Aug 8, 2006
- Company
- Spencer Gifts LLC
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Mars Lightning ElectroPlasma Lamps
- Product type
- Lamps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the Mars Lightning 7001 dome electroplasma lamp, which simulates lightning bolts inside. It has a glass dome glued to a black base. Writing under the base includes the SKU number of 00473421, "MARS LIGHTNING7001" and "LIGHTNING 2000."
What can happen
Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to any Spencer Gifts for a store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Spencer Gifts has experienced two fire incidents at two of their stores. One of these fires caused fire, smoke, and water damage.
- Sold at
- Spencer Gifts stores exclusively nationwide during December 2004 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mars lightning electroplasma lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to any Spencer Gifts for a store credit.
What is the hazard?
Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard.
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.