CPSCJanuary 4, 2017

Curio Design Modular Lights and Bases recall: Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Curio Design Recalls Modular Lights and Bases Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Why was Curio Design Modular Lights and Bases recalled?

The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lights and contact the firm to receive a free replacement lamp or a full refund. Curio Design is contacting all known consumers directly. Contact: Curio Design at 510-863-0150 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.splytlight.com and click on the "CPSC Recall December 2016" tab on the homepage for more information.

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
Modular light kits and bases
Company
Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif.
Quantity
About 1,500
Sold at
Kickstarter, SFMOMA, UncommonGoods and other specialty shops nationwide and online at www.Kickstarter.com and www.UncommonGoods.com from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $65 and $115.
Recall date
January 4, 2017
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs.

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