Safety regulator, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps
Recall 05538 · Feb 9, 2005 · Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C.
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05538
- Date
- Feb 9, 2005
- Company
- Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C.
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Metallic Motion Lamp
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The lamps are rocket-shaped with metallic wax, which becomes molten when it heats up while the lamp is in use. The wax and the matching trim on the lamp may be red, silver or blue. The colored trim is on both the base and top of the lamp.
What can happen
The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.
The fix
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this product, and contact Bits and Pieces to arrange for its return and for a full refund. Product purchasers are being notified directly by Bits and Pieces.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts.
- Sold at
- Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metallic motion lamp?
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this product, and contact Bits and Pieces to arrange for its return and for a full refund. Product purchasers are being notified directly by Bits and Pieces.
What is the hazard?
The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.
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.