Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc. Recalls Electric Oil Lamps Due To Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 07093 · Jan 31, 2007 · Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc.
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07093
- Date
- Jan 31, 2007
- Company
- Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Electric Oil Lamps
- Product type
- Lamps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all electric oil lamps sold by Hong Teng Trading. The packaging states, "LJY" and "Made in China". The white switch on the cord has writing on the back that reads, "TIAO GUANG" and HENG CHANG." They were sold in four styles and various colors.
What can happen
The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.
The fix
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric oil lamps?
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
What is the hazard?
The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.
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.