Michaels Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 17065 · Jan 10, 2017 · Michaels
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17065
- Date
- Jan 10, 2017
- Company
- Michaels
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Rock Salt Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves three rock salt lamps sold under the Lumière brand. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code on the bottom of the box. Description SKU UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 495144 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 495433 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 495146 00886946056277
What can happen
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Michaels stores from July 2016 through November 2016 for between $15 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rock salt lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing 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.