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Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Recalled June 21, 2011 · CPSC recall 11253 · Christmas Tree Shops

Hazard

Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 35,000

Incidents / injuries

Christmas Tree Shops has received three reports of sparking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 000015618955, 000015821591 and 000015821607 printed on the price label on the cardboard packaging. The decorative lamps are silver and feature rotating films with aquatic and safari scenes. While there are no brand markings directly on the product, "Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the lamp.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 anytime, or visit their website at www.christmastreeshops.com

Product

Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps

Imported by

Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.

Retailers

Christmas Tree Shops stores primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions from December 2009 through May 2011 for between $7 and $8.

Made in

China

UPC

000015556905 · 000015618955 · 000015821591 · 000015821607

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →