CPSC recall · Reported November 18, 2004
CPSC, Chicago Imports 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 utilize electric lights and sound ….
CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 18, 2004. Reason: These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose…. Remedy: Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Impor…. Verify recall #05051 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
- 56K units
- affected scope
- November 18, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05051 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 utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm.
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 unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago 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 | 05051 |
| Date reported | November 18, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 18, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 55,600 |
| 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 unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund.
- Check the recall number (05051) 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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