CPSC recall · Reported September 10, 2003
CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Oil Lamps
The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard.
DesignPac Inc., of Northlake, Ill. recalled These lamps are oval glass bottles with purple or pink dots. They are filled with blue or….
CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Easter Oil Lamps was recalled by DesignPac Inc., of Northlake, Ill. in September 10, 2003. Reason: The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Return the oil lamp sets to any Target store for a refund.. Verify recall #03183 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
DesignPac Inc., of Northlake, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- 500 units
- affected scope
- September 10, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03183 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
These lamps are oval glass bottles with purple or pink dots. They are filled with blue or pink liquid paraffin. The lamps were sold with bunny-shaped tags identifying them as "hoppy go lucky" oil lamps. Item number 054-03-1843 or 054-03-1844 is printed on the tag. Some of the lamps were sold with round metal disks meant to prevent the lamps from tipping.
Reason for recall
The oil lamp can tip over easily, posing a fire hazard.
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 | 03183 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 10, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | DesignPac Inc., of Northlake, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 500 |
| 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 (03183) 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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