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Product recall · CPSCMay 23, 2017Serious
Sportex Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit.
Who to contact: Sportex at 800-652-3490 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or online at www.sportexus.com and click on "Salt Rock Lamps" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Lumière brand Rock Salt Lamps in three styles: Basket of Rocks, Carnival of Lights and Rock of Gibraltar. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code number on the bottom of the box. Lamps with the following UPC numbers are included in the recall. Description UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 00886946056277
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,900 (80,000 lamps were previously recalled in January 2017)
- Recall date
- May 23, 2017
- Brand
- Sportex US, of New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
At Home, Christmas tree shops, Michaels and other stores nationwide from July 2016 through December 2016 for between $15 and $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Sportex Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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