Lighted Showcases Recalled by Seventh Avenue Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09709 · Nov 13, 2008 · New Star Manufacturing Trading Share Ltd.
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09709
- Date
- Nov 13, 2008
- Company
- New Star Manufacturing Trading Share Ltd.
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- 5-Tier Lighted Showcases
- Product type
- Furniture (Miscellaneous)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The 5-tier lighted showcase has a curved metal tubular frame with vertical rods, a circular metal top and bottom with a painted gold tone and black finish. A 12-watt light is attached under the top shelf. The unit also has three round glass shelves. The showcase measures about 59 inches high and 10 ½ inches wide.
What can happen
The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the 5-Tier Lighted Showcase and unplug the adaptor from the wall socket. After the device is unplugged, cut the wire cord to the adaptor and return the adaptor to Seventh Avenue for a free replacement showcase. Seventh Avenue is directly contacting purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Seventh Avenue has received six reports of the units overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Seventh Avenue Outlet Store, Seventh Avenue's spring 2009 catalogs, and online at www.seventhavenue.com from December 2007 through August 2008 for about $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 5-tier lighted showcases?
Consumers should immediately stop using the 5-Tier Lighted Showcase and unplug the adaptor from the wall socket. After the device is unplugged, cut the wire cord to the adaptor and return the adaptor to Seventh Avenue for a free replacement showcase. Seventh Avenue is directly contacting purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing 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.