Chicago Imports · Recalled
CPSC, Chicago Imports Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.
- Units
- 55,600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$150
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount, dollar and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the picture).
- Product type
- Artwork
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Chicago Imports Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund.
For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Imports at (800) 656-0000 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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 NOV 18 2004; last revised AUG 27 2024.
