J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard
What was recalled
The recalled lamps have a four-way switch that allows the lamp to function as a moving light, so that patterns revolve around the shade. The lamps can be used as a basic lamp or as a night light with glowing stripe or floral patterns. The lamp shade is plastic and the finish on the base of the lamp is brushed steel.
Hazard
The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries
J.C. Penney has received one report of the electric circuit board overheating and melting the wires in a lamp. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Exclusively at J.C. Penney's stores nationwide, its catalog and its Web site from June 2005 through March 2006 for about $30.
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