CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings

Recalled June 20, 2002 · CPSC recall 02184 · UL United

Recalled "The Motion Picture" series electrical paintings

Hazard

The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs.

Units

About 150

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and UL United have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

The recalled paintings show 13 scenes of waterfalls and other bodies of water, sold as "The Motion Picture" series. The images are painted on glass and are illuminated by a light bulb. The paintings give the impression of water spilling over a waterfall and have the sound of running water, birds and music. "MADE IN CHINA" appears on the packaging of the paintings.

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs.

Contact

Contact UL United at (866) 332-6643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

The Motion Picture series electrical paintings

Imported by

UL United Inc., of Houston, Texas

Retailers

Flea markets sold the paintings in Texas and Arkansas, from December 2001 through April 2002, for between $18 and $50.

Made in

China

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