Safety regulator, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
Recall 05006 · Oct 12, 2004 · Chicago Wholesale and Imports
3,500
units affected
3,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05006
- Date
- Oct 12, 2004
- Company
- Chicago Wholesale and Imports
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Product
- Electric Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures)
- Product type
- Artwork
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilizes electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls and beach scenes. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in seven different sizes: 180cm x 112cm, 148cm x 98cm, 118cm x 74cm, 98cm x 48cm, 65cm x 45cm, 26cm x 20cm, and 25cm x 25cm.
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 stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Wholesale & Imports for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Chicago Wholesale and Imports has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Flea markets and dollar stores in the Midwest, primarily in the Chicago area, sold the pictures from April 2003 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric pictures (moveable waterfall pictures)?
Consumer should stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Wholesale & 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.
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