Sportex Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 17163 · May 23, 2017 · Sportex
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17163
- Date
- May 23, 2017
- Company
- Sportex
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Lumière Rock Salt lamps
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Lumière brand Rock Salt Lamps in three styles: Basket of Rocks, Carnival of Lights and Rock of Gibraltar. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code number on the bottom of the box. Lamps with the following UPC numbers are included in the recall. Description UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 00886946056277
What can happen
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- At Home, Christmas tree shops, Michaels and other stores nationwide from July 2016 through December 2016 for between $15 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lumière rock salt lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit.
What is the hazard?
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
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.