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CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps

U.S. CPSCFireCutsAug 30, 2001
Recalled glass oil-burning lamp
Recalled glass oil-burning lamp
Recalled glass oil-burning lamp
Recalled glass oil-burning lamp

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store nationwide, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

The Discovery Channel Store, Inc. has received four reports of the lamps shattering, including two reports of minor property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.

Product description

The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The top piece of the clear rectangular lamp has an opening for five wicks, and the top piece of the clear square lamp has an opening for one wick. The lamps have two stacking glass pieces supported by a black metal frame. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil.

Sold on

Discovery Channel Stores and The Nature Company stores nationwide sold the lamps, from September 1999 through July 2001, for between $18 and $24.

Contact the company

Consumers can call The Discovery Channel Store toll-free at (800) 752-1937 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shopping.discovery.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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