Safety regulator, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
Recall 05051 · Nov 18, 2004 · Chicago Imports Inc.
55,600
units affected
55,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05051
- Date
- Nov 18, 2004
- Company
- Chicago Imports Inc.
- Units affected
- 55,600
- Product
- Electric Pictures
- Product type
- Artwork
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm.
What can happen
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Discount, dollar and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the picture).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric pictures?
Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund.
What is the hazard?
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
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.