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Product Recall Number: 17-722

Why was Modular light kits and bases recalled?

The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.

Modular light kits and bases
Here's product recall specific data for Modular light kits and bases.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-722

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-01-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Modular light kits and bases

  • Description: This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs.

  • Hazard Description: The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 1,500

  • Incidents: None reported  

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lights and contact the firm to receive a free replacement lamp or a full refund. Curio Design is contacting all known consumers directly.

  • Sold At: Kickstarter, SFMOMA, UncommonGoods and other specialty shops nationwide and online at www.Kickstarter.com and www.UncommonGoods.com from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $65 and $115.  

  • Importers: Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed