CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2001
CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif. recalled The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The….
CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps was recalled by The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif. in August 30, 2001. Reason: The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Chan…. Verify recall #01224 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- 16K units
- affected scope
- August 30, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01224 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The top piece of the clear rectangular lamp has an opening for five wicks, and the top piece of the clear square lamp has an opening for one wick. The lamps have two stacking glass pieces supported by a black metal frame. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil.
Reason for recall
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store nationwide, for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01224 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2001 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 16,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store na…
- Check the recall number (01224) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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