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CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Oil Lamps

Recalled April 24, 2003 · CPSC recall 03115 · DesignPac

Hazard

The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should tightly seal the contents, and return the lamps to any Target store nationwide for a refund.

Units

37,200

Incidents / injuries

One report of glass wick holder shattering. No injuries reported.

Description

The recalled lamps come in two styles: a clear, heart- shaped glass container approximately 6 inches tall called "The Vintage Rose Oil Lamp" and a clear, doorknob-shaped glass container approximately 5 inches tall with heart-shaped beads on the outside called "Love Potion Oil Lamp." Both recalled lamps have an insertable wick with a glass wick holder, which sits on top of the glass container.

What to do

Consumers should tightly seal the contents, and return the lamps to any Target store nationwide for a refund.

Contact

Call Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com

Product

Vintage Rose Oil Lamps

Distributed by

DesignPac Inc. of Northlake, Ill.

Retailers

Exclusively in Target stores nationwide, from December 2002 through February 2003, for about $7.

Made in

China

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