CPSC recall · Reported October 12, 2004
CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilizes electric lights and sound….
CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 12, 2004. Reason: These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose…. Remedy: Consumer should stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and retu…. Verify recall #05006 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose….
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- October 12, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05006 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 electric pictures are framed artwork that utilizes electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls and beach scenes. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in seven different sizes: 180cm x 112cm, 148cm x 98cm, 118cm x 74cm, 98cm x 48cm, 65cm x 45cm, 26cm x 20cm, and 25cm x 25cm.
Reason for recall
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumer should stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Wholesale & Imports for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05006 |
| Date reported | October 12, 2004 |
| Date initiated | October 12, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 3,500 |
| 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
Consumer should stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Wholesale & Imports f…
- Check the recall number (05006) 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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