ValueVision Media Inc. Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard
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The hazard
An electrical problem can cause the torchiere lamps to spark, smoke or burn, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: ValueVision has received five reports of the recalled lamps sparking, smoking and/or burning, including minor property damage. One minor burn injury has been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torchiere lamps and contact ValueVision to receive a full refund. ValueVision is contacting consumers who bought these lamps directly.
Contact: For more information, contact ShopNBC at (800) 676-5523 between 6 a.m. and midnight CT Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ShopNBC.com
About this recall
The torchieres are Tiffany-style lamps with glass shades with either dragonfly, petunia, iris or rose designs. The Dragonfly torchiere has a dragonfly design glass shade. It was sold as part of a three-lamp set including a floor lamp, a table lamp and a torchiere lamp. Only the torchiere lamp in the set is included in this recall. The Dragonfly torchiere was sold as item numbers V38109 and K18266. The item numbers are located on the products' packaging. The Petunia torchiere has a pastel floral design glass shade and was sold individually as item number V38762. The Iris torchiere has an iris design glass shade and was sold individually as item number V38763. The Rose torchiere has a rose design glass shade and was sold individually as item number V38764.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC