Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard

Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.

Recall #: 06171
Affected scope: About 110,000

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

The CPSC recalled The recalled mirror is double-sided, lighted, and has three touch control settings. It ha….

Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 25, 2006. Reason: Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for…. Verify recall #06171 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror..

None
agency class: May 25, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06171 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 mirror is double-sided, lighted, and has three touch control settings. It has a metal stand with a brushed silver-colored finish. The mirror is 6.5 inches in diameter and has regular side and a magnified side. Model number DK-00118/H-1698-0 is on the bottom of the mirror's base. "Touch lighting with 3 settings" is printed on a white sticker on the top of the mirror's base.

Reason for recall

Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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	06171
Date reported	May 25, 2006
Date initiated	May 25, 2006
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 110,000
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 25, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06171.

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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