CPSC recall · Reported July 17, 2003
CPSC, DesignPac Announce Recall of Lamp Oil
The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.
DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill. recalled The boxed sets contain a clear vase with pink or purple floral designs, and a 16-ounce bo….
CPSC, DesignPac Announce Recall of Lamp Oil was recalled by DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill. in July 17, 2003. Reason: The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.. Remedy: Return the oil lamp sets to any Target store for a refund.. Verify recall #03161 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law..
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- July 17, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03161 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 boxed sets contain a clear vase with pink or purple floral designs, and a 16-ounce bottle of paraffin oil. The packaging is labeled "Handpainted Oil Lamp Set" and "Floral Garden." Item number 054 11 0229 is printed on the packaging.
Reason for recall
The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.
Remedy, what to do
Return the oil lamp sets to any Target store for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03161 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2003 |
| Date initiated | July 17, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | DesignPac, of Northlake, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 4,000 |
| 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
Return the oil lamp sets to any Target store for a refund.
- Check the recall number (03161) 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
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