CPSCFebruary 9, 2005

CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic

CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps

Why was CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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]

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
Metallic Motion Lamp
Company
Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C.
Quantity
About 2,100
Sold at
Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.
Recall date
February 9, 2005
Incidents / injuries
There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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