Lipan Industrial Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps

Description: Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2006 Release #06-114 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 678-2579 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Coca-Cola® ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Units: : About 21,300 Manufacturer: Emess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa. Hazard: There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible if the distance between the metal cap and the contact point is sustained at about 1/8-inch away from the metal cap. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of two incidents involving an electrical arc to the finger, including one report of a minor burn. Description: These lamps are in the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle. They are about 13.5 inches high. The inside of ElectroPlasma lamps simulate lightning bolts. A label on the bottom of the black base of the lamp reads, "Model No: 23-103," and "Lipan Industrial Co., Ltd." Sold at: Rite Aid stores nationwide during January 2006 for about $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lamp immediately and return the item to a Rite Aid retailer for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Emess Design Group's Customer Service Center at (800) 678-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Emess Design Group, LLC at 1 Early Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117, Attention Customer Service Department. Additional information can be found on the Emess Design Group Web site at www.emessdesign.com [Learn More]