Ionic Salt Lamps
CPSC Recall #09-749 — June 30, 2009
Product
Ionic Salt Lamps
Description
The recalled ionic salt lamp varies in color from light to dark red and is attached to a wood base. The lamp fixture comes with a 10 watt bulb and a black cord with an inline on/off switch. The UL file number E216832 will be printed on the cord and the UL file number E214389 on the plug.
Hazard
The lamps overheat causing the vinyl coating on the cord to burst and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of overheating, including two reports of hand burns.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact either LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing or Lakeside Collection to receive a replacement cord set. All consumers who purchased the Ionic Salt Lamps were notified directly about the recall.
Units Affected
About 25,800
Sold At
LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing, and Lakeside Collection catalogs, and on their Web sites from March 2009 through May 2009 for about $12.
Manufacturer
Fashion Stitches & More, Inc., of Dayton, N.J.
Manufactured In
Pakistan