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CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 9, 2005
Recalled Lamps
Recalled Lamps

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

Hazard

The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this product, and contact Bits and Pieces to arrange for its return and for a full refund. Product purchasers are being notified directly by Bits and Pieces.

Incidents & injuries

There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts.

Product description

The lamps are rocket-shaped with metallic wax, which becomes molten when it heats up while the lamp is in use. The wax and the matching trim on the lamp may be red, silver or blue. The colored trim is on both the base and top of the lamp.

Sold on

Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.

Contact the company

Contact Bits and Pieces toll-free at (800) 884-2637 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected]

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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