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Sportex Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Reported: May 23, 2017 Initiated: May 23, 2017 #17163

Product Description

This recall involves Lumière brand Rock Salt Lamps in three styles: Basket of Rocks, Carnival of Lights and Rock of Gibraltar. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code number on the bottom of the box. Lamps with the following UPC numbers are included in the recall. Description UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 00886946056277

Reason for Recall

The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,900 (80,000 lamps were previously recalled in January 2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Lumière brand Rock Salt Lamps in three styles: Basket of Rocks, Carnival of Lights and Rock of Gibraltar. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code number on the bottom of the box. Lamps with the following UPC numbers are included in the recall. Description UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 00886946056277. Units affected: About 3,900 (80,000 lamps were previously recalled in January 2017).
Why was this product recalled?
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 23, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17163.