J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06227 · announced August 9, 2006 · J.c. Penney · 3,600 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): J.C. Penney has received one report of the electric circuit board overheating and melting the wires in a lamp. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Exclusively at J.C. Penney's stores nationwide, its catalog and its Web site from June 2005 through March 2006 for about $30.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit its Web site at www.jcpenney.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.