Michaels Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 17065 · announced January 10, 2017 · Sportex Us · 80,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves three rock salt lamps sold under the Lumière brand. 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 on the bottom of the box. Description SKU UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 495144 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 495433 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 495146 00886946056277
The hazard
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Michaels stores from July 2016 through November 2016 for between $15 and $30.
Consumer contact: Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.