Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps
CPSC Recall #11-253 — June 20, 2011
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