Official recall notice
CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
- Recall date
- 2001-08-30
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 16,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Recommended action
What 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.
Product description
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.
Reported incidents
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.