CPSC2001-08-30
CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif.
Hazard
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store nationwide, for a refund.
Sold at
Discovery Channel Stores and The Nature Company stores nationwide sold the lamps, from September 1999 through July 2001, for between $18 and $24.
Affected count
16,000
Injuries reported
The Discovery Channel Store, Inc. has received four reports of the lamps shattering, including two reports of minor property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.
Products
Glass and metal oil-burning lamps
Consumer contact
Consumers can call The Discovery Channel Store toll-free at (800) 752-1937 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shopping.discovery.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-The-Discovery-Channel-Store-Announce-Recall-of-Oil-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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