CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-08-30 · 01224
Hazards
The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
01224
Date
2001-08-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Glass and metal oil-burning lamps
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discovery Channel Stores and The Nature Company stores nationwide sold the lamps, from September 1999 through July 2001, for between $18 and $24.
Distributor(s)
The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif.
Description
The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The top piece of the clear rectangular lamp has an opening for five wicks, and the top piece of the clear square lamp has an opening for one wick. The lamps have two stacking glass pieces supported by a black metal frame. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil.