Bits and Pieces Metallic Motion Lamps

Description: Bits and Pieces Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 February 9, 2005 Alert #05-538 CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. 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: Metallic Motion Lamp Units: About 2,100 Manufacturer: Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C. Hazard: The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass. Incidents/Injuries: There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts. 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 at: Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20. Manufactured In: China 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. Consumer Contact: 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] [Learn More]