Sportex Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 17163 · announced May 23, 2017 · Sportex Us · 3,900 units affected
The product
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
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 the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit. Remedy type: Refund Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: At Home, Christmas tree shops, Michaels and other stores nationwide from July 2016 through December 2016 for between $15 and $30.
Consumer contact: Sportex at 800-652-3490 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or online at www.sportexus.com and click on "Salt Rock Lamps" 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.