J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard
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The hazard
The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Lamps purchased through a catalog or through the Web site may be returned to the nearest J.C. Penney store with a catalog desk.
Contact: For more information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit its Web site at www.jcpenney.com
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC