Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard

The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 06540
Affected scope: About 1,200

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

Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio recalled The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon….

Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard was recalled by Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio in March 29, 2006. Reason: The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prep…. Verify recall #06540 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: March 29, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06540 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 London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088."

Reason for recall

The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign 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	06540
Date reported	March 29, 2006
Date initiated	March 29, 2006
Recalling firm	Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio
Affected scope	About 1,200
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 stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the si…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 29, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06540.

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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