Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard
Recall 06171 · May 25, 2006 · Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
110,000
units affected
110,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06171
- Date
- May 25, 2006
- Company
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 110,000
- Product
- Simply Basic Lighted Mirror
- Product type
- Mirrors
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled mirror is double-sided, lighted, and has three touch control settings. It has a metal stand with a brushed silver-colored finish. The mirror is 6.5 inches in diameter and has regular side and a magnified side. Model number DK-00118/H-1698-0 is on the bottom of the mirror's base. "Touch lighting with 3 settings" is printed on a white sticker on the top of the mirror's base.
What can happen
Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled simply basic lighted mirror?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.
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.