CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
CPSC recall 03115 · announced April 24, 2003 · Designpac Inc. Of Northlake, Ill · 37,200 units affected
The product
The recalled lamps come in two styles: a clear, heart- shaped glass container approximately 6 inches tall called "The Vintage Rose Oil Lamp" and a clear, doorknob-shaped glass container approximately 5 inches tall with heart-shaped beads on the outside called "Love Potion Oil Lamp." Both recalled lamps have an insertable wick with a glass wick holder, which sits on top of the glass container.
The hazard
The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should tightly seal the contents, and return the lamps to any Target store nationwide for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): One report of glass wick holder shattering. No injuries reported.
Sold at: Exclusively in Target stores nationwide, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $7.
Consumer contact: Call Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.