CPSC2015-03-04
Melville Direct Recalls Aquarium Motion Lamps Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Bits & Pieces (Recall Alert)
Melville Direct of Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Hazard
The lamp can overheat and spark when plugged in, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumer should unplug the lamp. Melville Direct is contacting customers whose lamp shipped after September 1, 2014. The letter includes a return form and a merchandise return label. Customers should complete the return form and affix the postage-paid return label to the outside of the box. Customers may contact Melville Direct to receive the form and label.
Sold at
the Bits and Pieces catalogue and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from September 1, 2014 through January 9, 2015 for about $30.
Affected count
About 3,600
Injuries reported
Eleven incidents have been reported of the item overheating or sparking when plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Aquarium Motion Lamp
Consumer contact
Melville Direct toll-free at (855) 557-4657 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Aquarium Motion Lamp Recall Information for more details.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Melville-Direct-Recalls-Aquarium-Motion-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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