CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Lamps
Fire
The hazard
The lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents reported: Kmart has received eight reports of the lamps short circuiting and catching fire, resulting in property damage. One of these fires resulted in more than $15,000 in damages, and another caused more than $3,000 in damages. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately unplug the lamps and stop using them. Consumers should return the lamps to their local Kmart, for a refund.
Contact: For further information, contact Kmart at (800) 63KMART anytime.
About this recall
The "Little Ones" wooden accent lamps being recalled come in six different styles: an airplane lamp, alphabet letters (ABC) lamp, numbers (123) lamp, baseball with bat lamp, train lamp and sailboat lamp. The lamps are approximately 15 inches high with wood bases. A price label on the bottom of the base reads, "Made in China for Kmart Corporation." "Little Ones fun accent lamps for kids" is written on a paper insert packaged on the lampshade.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC