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Fire / OverheatingMarch 29, 2006CPSC #06540

Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard

Product
Signs
Units affected
1,200
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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."

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Neon Sign
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