CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings

The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.

Recall #: 02184
Affected scope: About 150

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled paintings show 13 scenes of waterfalls and other bodies of water, sold as "T….

CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 20, 2002. Reason: The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United …. Verify recall #02184 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard..

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agency class: June 20, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02184 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled paintings show 13 scenes of waterfalls and other bodies of water, sold as "The Motion Picture" series. The images are painted on glass and are illuminated by a light bulb. The paintings give the impression of water spilling over a waterfall and have the sound of running water, birds and music. "MADE IN CHINA" appears on the packaging of the paintings.

Reason for recall

The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02184
Date reported	June 20, 2002
Date initiated	June 20, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 150
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 20, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02184.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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