The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05051·Announced 2004-11-18

Chicago Imports Recalls 55,600 Electric Pictures Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Chicago Imports Inc. is recalling 55,600 electric pictures sold nationwide from 2001 to 2004. The products pose fire and electric shock hazards due to inadequate construction and flammable materials.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire and electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chicago Imports Inc. of Chicago, Ill., is recalling approximately 55,600 electric pictures. These framed artworks utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some pictures contain battery-operated clocks. The products were manufactured in China and sold at discount, dollar, and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150.

The recalled electric pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials. These defects pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund. For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Imports at (800) 656-0000 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Electric Pictures
Manufacturer
Chicago Imports Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
55,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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