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Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard

Recalled May 25, 2006 · CPSC recall 06171 · Lighted

Hazard

Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Units

About 110,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled mirror is double-sided, lighted, and has three touch control settings. It has a metal stand with a brushed silver-colored finish. The mirror is 6.5 inches in diameter and has regular side and a magnified side. Model number DK-00118/H-1698-0 is on the bottom of the mirror's base. "Touch lighting with 3 settings" is printed on a white sticker on the top of the mirror's base.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Contact

For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

Product

Simply Basic Lighted Mirror

Imported by

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15.

Made in

China

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