Recall Details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2007 Release #07-134 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 464-0164 |
Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Home Decorators Collection Wall Sconces
Units: About 900
Distributor: Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard: A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves "Oyster Bay" model wall sconces. The Tiffany-style design includes multi-colored glass with a black outline. The following model numbers are involved in the recall. Model numbers are located on the product's packaging.
39651- | 39661- | 39670- | 39681- | 40357- | 41511- | 43567- |
39652- | 39662- | 39671- | 40041- | 40358- | 41512- | 43568- |
39653- | 39664- | 39675- | 40042- | 41418- | 41647- | 43569- |
39657- | 39665- | 39676- | 40206- | 41419- | 41648- | 43738- |
39658- | 39666- | 39678- | 40207- | 41488- | 41649- | 43739- |
39659- | 39667- | 39679- | 40330- | 41489- | 43565- | 43740- |
39660- | 39669- | 39680- | 40331- | 41509- | 43566- | 33049- |
Sold at: Home Decorators Collection stores nationwide and homedecorators.com from December 2004 through January 2007 for between $70 and $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Home Decorators for information on receiving a free replacement sconce or a full refund, including shipping. With either option, consumers will receive $50 towards the replacement fee. Consumers should not attempt electrical repairs of the recalled sconces.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Home Decorators Collection at (800) 464-0164 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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