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Curio Design Recalls Modular Lights and Bases Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

  • Assembled Splyt modular light fixture
  • Splyt light product packaging
Name of Product:
Modular light kits and bases
Hazard:

The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
January 04, 2017
Units:
About 1,500
Consumer Contact

Curio Design at 510- 863-0150 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at hello@splytlight.com or online at www.splytlight.com and click on the “CPSC Recall December 2016” tab on the homepage for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs.     

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lights and contact the firm to receive a free replacement lamp or a full refund. Curio Design is contacting all known consumers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported  

Sold At:
Kickstarter, SFMOMA, UncommonGoods and other specialty shops nationwide and online at www.Kickstarter.com and www.UncommonGoods.com from April 2016 through November 2016 for between $65 and $115.
Importer(s):

Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif.

Distributor(s):
Curio Design Inc., of Culver City, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
17-722
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