The Discovery Channel Store · Recalled
CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- 16,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $18–$24
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The top piece of the clear rectangular lamp has an opening for five wicks, and the top piece of the clear square lamp has an opening for one wick. The lamps have two stacking glass pieces supported by a black metal frame. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Lamps
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store nationwide, for a refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 30 2001; last revised MAR 31 2026.
