Chicago Wholesale & Imports Electric Pictures (Moveable Water)

Description: October 12, 2004Release # 05-006 Chicago Wholesale and Imports Hotline: (866) 885-1986 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Chicago Wholesale and Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. 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: Electric Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures)Units: 3,500 Importer: Chicago Wholesale and Imports, of Bridgeview, Ill.Hazard: These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. Incidents: Chicago Wholesale and Imports has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. Description: The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilizes electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls and beach scenes. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in seven different sizes: 180cm x 112cm, 148cm x 98cm, 118cm x 74cm, 98cm x 48cm, 65cm x 45cm, 26cm x 20cm, and 25cm x 25cm. Sold at: Flea markets and dollar stores in the Midwest, primarily in the Chicago area, sold the pictures from April 2003 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size). Manufactured in: China. Remedy: Consumer should stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Wholesale and Imports for a refund.Consumer Contact: For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Wholesale and Imports toll-free at (866) 885-1986 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at www.getyourscooter.co [Learn More]