CPSC, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announce Recall of Full Moon Lantern

Recalled January 19, 2005 · CPSC recall 05532 · Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Hazard

The lantern can overheat and melt or ignite, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled lamps immediately. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is directly contacting all affected consumers to arrange for a full refund.

Units

About 1,700 sets (2 lanterns per set)

Incidents / injuries

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. has received 11 consumer complaints including reports of overheating, melting and fire. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves Full Moon Lanterns sold by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. The lanterns were sold in the following three different Halloween themes: Bat (Model # XPM 012A), Flying Witch (Model # XPM 012B), and Jack O-Lantern (Model # XPM 012C).

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled lamps immediately. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is directly contacting all affected consumers to arrange for a full refund.

Contact

For more information, contact Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. at (800) 950-7130 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET everyday. Consumers also can write to Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. at P.O. Box 11650, Pueblo, CO 21001-0650 to request a refund form.

Product

Full Moon Lantern set

Distributed by

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. of New York, NY

Retailers

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. sold the recalled Full Moon Lanterns through its on-line and print catalog, "Martha Stewart: The Catalog for Living," from September 1, 2004 through October 31, 2004, at $19 for a set of two lanterns.

Made in

China

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