Bits and Pieces · Recalled
CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps
The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.
- Units
- About 2,100
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The lamps are rocket-shaped with metallic wax, which becomes molten when it heats up while the lamp is in use. The wax and the matching trim on the lamp may be red, silver or blue. The colored trim is on both the base and top of the lamp.
The file
- Sold at
- Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C.
Incident log
There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this product, and contact Bits and Pieces to arrange for its return and for a full refund. Product purchasers are being notified directly by Bits and Pieces.
Contact Bits and Pieces toll-free at (800) 884-2637 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday, or by email at customerservice@bitsandpieces.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 FEB 09 2005; last revised NOV 25 2024.