Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard

Recalled March 29, 2006 · CPSC recall 06540 · Signals Catalogue

Hazard

The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.

Units

About 1,200

Incidents / injuries

Signals Catalogue Corp. has received four reports of the adaptors overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088."

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.

Contact

For more information, call Signals Customer Service at (800) 669-5225 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Signals Catalog, c/o Customer Service HB3163 Product Recall, 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway, Hudson, Ohio 44236. Consumers also can get more information by going to the firm's Web site at www.signals.com

Product

Underground Neon Signs

Distributed by

Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio

Retailers

Signals Catalogue and online store (www.signals.com) exclusively from June 2005 through February 2006 for about $60.

Made in

China

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