Signals Catalogue Corp. · Recalled
Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard
The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,200
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088."
The file
- Sold at
- Signals Catalogue and online store (www.signals.com) exclusively from June 2005 through February 2006 for about $60.
- Product type
- Signs
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio
Incident log
Signals Catalogue Corp. has received four reports of the adaptors overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.
For more information, call Signals Customer Service at (800) 669-5225 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Signals Catalog, c/o Customer Service HB3163 Product Recall, 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway, Hudson, Ohio 44236. Consumers also can get more information by going to the firm's Web site at www.signals.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 MAR 29 2006; last revised AUG 06 2024.