Key Takeaway
Lily Table Lamps Recalled by Kmart by Basic Editions was recalled on May 6, 1997.
Lily Table Lamps Recalled by Kmart
Description
Lily Table Lamps Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles May 8, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-119 CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Table Lamps WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp. of Troy, Mich., is recalling about 41,300 table lamps. The lamps can short circuit and ignite, creating a fire hazard. Kmart has received 12 reports of the lamps short circuiting. Five of the incidents resulted in fire, causing minor damage to various household items. Kmart is not aware of any injuries involving the lamps. The table lamp, measuring 15 1/4 inches high, is made of bronze-colored metal with two frosted white shades. The base of the lamp is shaped like a lily pad and the shades are shaped like lily flowers. A gold sticker on the bottom of the lamp reads, "Made in China." A clear sticker on the bulb socket reads in part, "...Use 25 watt type B or smaller lamp...E123788..." The lamp is packaged in a cardboard box. The box is labeled in part, "Basic Editions...Lily Table Lamp...Style R8831...UL Listed..." There is a photograph of the lamp on the box. Kmart stores nationwide sold the lamps from November 1996 through April 1997 for about $20. Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Kmart at (800) 63K-MART. Consumers will also find recall information and photographs of the lamp and its packaging at Kmart's web site at http://www.kmart.com.
Products Affected
Basic Editions Lily Table Lamps
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I check if my product is affected?
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What remedy is available for this recall?
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Where can I find the original recall notice?
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