CPSC, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announce Recall of Full Moon Lantern
CPSC recall 05532 · announced January 19, 2005 · Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Of New York, Ny · 1,700 units affected
The product
The recall involves Full Moon Lanterns sold by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. The lanterns were sold in the following three different Halloween themes: Bat (Model # XPM 012A), Flying Witch (Model # XPM 012B), and Jack O-Lantern (Model # XPM 012C).
The hazard
The lantern can overheat and melt or ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled lamps immediately. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is directly contacting all affected consumers to arrange for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. has received 11 consumer complaints including reports of overheating, melting and fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. sold the recalled Full Moon Lanterns through its on-line and print catalog, "Martha Stewart: The Catalog for Living," from September 1, 2004 through October 31, 2004, at $19 for a set of two lanterns.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. at (800) 950-7130 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET everyday. Consumers also can write to Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. at P.O. Box 11650, Pueblo, CO 21001-0650 to request a refund form.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.