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Michaels Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Reported: January 10, 2017 Initiated: January 10, 2017 #17065

Product Description

This recall involves three rock salt lamps sold under the Lumière brand. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code on the bottom of the box. Description SKU UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 495144 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 495433 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 495146 00886946056277

Reason for Recall

The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.

Details

Recalling Firm
SporTex US, of New York
Units Affected
About 80,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves three rock salt lamps sold under the Lumière brand. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. The lamps were sold in black cardboard boxes with a photo of the lamp on the front of the box and the UPC bar code on the bottom of the box. Description SKU UPC Rock of Gibraltar Lamp 495144 00886946056253 Carnival of Lights 495433 00886946058325 Basket of Rocks 495146 00886946056277. Recalled by SporTex US, of New York. Units affected: About 80,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 10, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17065.