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J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire HazardDate: 8/11/2006
Reason: The lamp’s electrical circuit board can spark and overheat due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units: About 3,000 Importer: J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas Hazard: The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: J.C. Penney has received one report of the electric circuit board overheating and melting the wires in a lamp. No injuries have been reported. Description and Models: The recalled lamps have a four-way switch that allows the lamp to function as a moving light so that patterns revolve around the shade. The lamps can be used as a basic lamp or as a night light with glowing stripe or floral patterns. The lamp shade is plastic and the finish on the base of the lamp is brushed steel. Sold at: Exclusively at J.C. Penney's stores nationwide, its catalog and its Web site from June 2005 through March 2006 for about $30. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Lamps purchased through a catalog or through the Web site may be returned to the nearest J.C. Penney store with a catalog desk. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit its Web site at www.jcpenney.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair’s legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency. Distribution: Nationwide |
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