Curio Design Recalls Modular Lights and Bases Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 17722 · announced January 4, 2017 · Curio Design · 1,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs.
The hazard
The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lights and contact the firm to receive a free replacement lamp or a full refund. Curio Design is contacting all known consumers directly. Remedy type: Refund Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Kickstarter, SFMOMA, UncommonGoods and other specialty shops nationwide and online at www.Kickstarter.com and www.UncommonGoods.com from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $65 and $115.
Consumer contact: Curio Design at 510-863-0150 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at hello@splytlight.com or online at www.splytlight.com and click on the "CPSC Recall December 2016" tab on the homepage 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.