J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard

The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 06227
Affected scope: About 3,600

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J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 9, 2006. Reason: The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazar…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any J.C. Pe…. Verify recall #06227 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazar….

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agency class: August 9, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06227 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 lamps have a four-way switch that allows the lamp to function as a moving light, so that patterns revolve around the shade. The lamps can be used as a basic lamp or as a night light with glowing stripe or floral patterns. The lamp shade is plastic and the finish on the base of the lamp is brushed steel.

Reason for recall

The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Lamps purchased through a catalog or through the Web site may be returned to the nearest J.C. Penney store with a catalog desk.

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	06227
Date reported	August 9, 2006
Date initiated	August 9, 2006
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,600
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Lamps purc…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 9, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06227.

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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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