Safety regulator, Genan Import Inc. Announce Recall of Kinetic Lighting Pictures
Recall 04139 · May 18, 2004 · Genan Import Inc.
17,760
units affected
17,760
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04139
- Date
- May 18, 2004
- Company
- Genan Import Inc.
- Units affected
- 17,760
- Product
- Kinetic Lighting Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures)
- Product type
- Artwork
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Kinetic Lighting Pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls and snow. Some of the pictures have nature scenes with a church or a barn in the background. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror or plastic frames that depict wolves, elephants, or dolphins. The pictures come in seven different sizes: 178cm x 112cm; 148cm x 99cm; 118cm x 74cm; 110cm x 74cm; 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; and 41cm x 32cm.
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
Return the picture to Genan Import for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Genan Import has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Dollar and furniture stores nationwide, from June 2002 through February 2003, 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 kinetic lighting pictures (moveable waterfall pictures)?
Return the picture to Genan Import 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.