Hallmark Creations tea light lamps
CPSC Recall #01-180 — July 1, 2001
Product
Hallmark Creations tea light lamps
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hallmark Specialty Retail Marketing Group Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., operating under the name Hallmark Creations, is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 metal and plastic tea light lamps. The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.Hallmark has received three reports of the lampshade melting. No injuries have been reported.The lamp has a clear plastic lampshade that covers a base for holding candles. A dark brown curved S-shaped support wire that is decorated with leaves supports the lampshade. The recalled lamp is about 12-inches tall and 4-inches in diameter. The labels on the bottom of the base read "Creations" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."Hallmark Creations stores nationwide sold these lamps from January 2001 through May 2001 for about $12.Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to a Hallmark Creations store for a refund. For more information, call Hallmark toll-free at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Hallmark has received three reports of the lampshade melting. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to a Hallmark Creations store for a refund.
Units Affected
About 1,300
Sold At
Hallmark Creations stores nationwide sold these lamps from January 2001 through May 2001 for about $12.
Manufactured In
Taiwan