CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric
CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
Why was CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric recalled?
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund. Contact: For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Imports at (800) 656-0000 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Electric Pictures
- Company
- Chicago Imports Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
- Quantity
- 55,600
- Sold at
- Discount, dollar and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the picture).
- Recall date
- November 18, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm.