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CPSC, Hallmark Creations Announce Recall of Tea Light Lamps
Recalled July 2, 2001 · CPSC recall 01180 · Hallmark Creations
Hazard
The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to a Hallmark Creations store for a refund.
Units
About 1,300
Incidents / injuries
Hallmark has received three reports of the lampshade melting. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The lamp has a clear plastic lampshade that covers a base for holding candles. A dark brown curved S-shaped support wire that is decorated with leaves supports the lampshade. The recalled lamp is about 12 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. The labels on the bottom of the base read "Creations" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."
What to do
Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to a Hallmark Creations store for a refund.
Contact
For more information, call Hallmark toll-free at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Product
Hallmark Creations tea light lamps
Imported by
Hallmark Specialty Retail Marketing Group Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., operating under the name Hallmark Creations
Retailers
Hallmark Creations stores nationwide sold these lamps, from January 2001 through May 2001, for about $12.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →