The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02184·Announced 2002-06-20

UL United Recalls Electrical Paintings Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

UL United Inc. is recalling 'The Motion Picture' series electrical paintings because they can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (shock or fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

UL United Inc. is recalling approximately 150 units of 'The Motion Picture' series electrical paintings. These products feature 13 scenes of waterfalls and other bodies of water painted on glass, illuminated by a light bulb, and include sound effects of running water, birds, and music. The packaging indicates the products were made in China.

The recall is being conducted because the electrical paintings can short circuit, which poses a shock or fire hazard. CPSC and UL United have not received any reports of injuries; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent the possibility of injury.

The paintings were sold at flea markets in Texas and Arkansas between December 2001 and April 2002 for prices ranging from $18 to $50. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United at (866) 332-6643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, for a full refund, including shipping costs.

The recalled product

Product
The Motion Picture series electrical paintings
Manufacturer
UL United Inc., of Houston, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Artwork
Hazard
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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