Safety regulator, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings
Recall 02184 · Jun 20, 2002 · UL United Inc.
150
units affected
150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02184
- Date
- Jun 20, 2002
- Company
- UL United Inc.
- Units affected
- 150
- Product
- The Motion Picture series electrical paintings
- Product type
- Artwork
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled paintings show 13 scenes of waterfalls and other bodies of water, sold as "The Motion Picture" series. The images are painted on glass and are illuminated by a light bulb. The paintings give the impression of water spilling over a waterfall and have the sound of running water, birds and music. "MADE IN CHINA" appears on the packaging of the paintings.
What can happen
The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Flea markets sold the paintings in Texas and Arkansas, from December 2001 through April 2002, for between $18 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the motion picture series electrical paintings?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs.
What is the hazard?
The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
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.