Z Gallerie Recalls Wall Clocks Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16116 · Mar 9, 2016 · Z Gallerie
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16116
- Date
- Mar 9, 2016
- Company
- Z Gallerie
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Golda Wall Clocks
- Product type
- Clocks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall includes Golda wall clocks. The clocks are round and measure 32 inches in diameter and four inches in depth. The front of the wall clocks is made of glass and has a white background. "Invented in 1698" is printed on the front of the clocks. The numbers printed on the clock and clock hands are printed in a brown antiqued ink. The battery compartment on the back holds one AA battery and four D batteries. "Made in China" and "Made for Z Gallerie" are printed on a label on the back of the clocks.
What can happen
The batteries inside the clock can overheat due to defective battery springs located at the bottom of the battery compartment, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from the clocks and contact Z Gallerie for a full refund and $50 Z Gallerie gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Z Gallerie stores nationwide and online at ZGallerie.com between July 2015 and January 2016 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled golda wall clocks?
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from the clocks and contact Z Gallerie for a full refund and $50 Z Gallerie gift card.
What is the hazard?
The batteries inside the clock can overheat due to defective battery springs located at the bottom of the battery compartment, posing a 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.