Product Recall Number: 07-093
Why was Electric Oil Lamps recalled?
The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.
Product Recall Number: 07-093
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-01-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Electric Oil Lamps
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc., of Orlando, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 Electric Oil Lamps. The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.Name of product: Electric Oil LampsUnits: About 3,900Importer: Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc., of Orlando, Fla.Hazard: The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves all electric oil lamps sold by Hong Teng Trading. The packaging states, "LJY" and "Made in China". The white switch on the cord has writing on the back that reads, "TIAO GUANG" and HENG CHANG." They were sold in four styles and various colors.Sold through: Dollar stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Hazard Description: The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: About 3,900
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold At: Dollar stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $1.
Importers: Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc., of Orlando, Fla.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed