Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps

CPSC Recall #11-253 — June 20, 2011

Recall #11-253 Date: June 20, 2011 Remedy: Refund

Product

Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Christmas Tree Shops has received three reports of sparking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 35,000

Sold At

Christmas Tree Shops stores primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions from December 2009 through May 2011 for between $7 and $8.

Importer

Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.

Manufactured In

China