Oil Lamp Boxed Sets
CPSC Recall #03-161 — July 16, 2003
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 03-161 |
| Recall Date | July 16, 2003 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | 4,000 |
| Manufacturer | DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill. |
Where It Was Sold
| Target stores nationwide from February 2003 through March 2003 for about $10. |
Product
Oil Lamp Boxed Sets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill is voluntarily recalling oil lamp boxed sets. The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.Name of product: Oil Lamp Boxed SetsUnits: 4,000Manufacturer: DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill.Hazard: The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The boxed sets contain a clear vase with pink or purple floral designs, and a 16-ounce bottle of paraffin oil. The packaging is labeled "Handpainted Oil Lamp Set" and "Floral Garden." Item number 054 11 0229 is printed on the packaging.Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2003 through March 2003 for about $10.Remedy: Return the oil lamp sets to any Target store for a refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.target.com.
Hazard
The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Return the oil lamp sets to any Target store for a refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.