The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06540·Announced 2006-03-29

Signals Catalogue Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard

Signals Catalogue Corp. is recalling about 1,200 London Underground Neon Wall Signs because the AC adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

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 (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Signals Catalogue Corp. is recalling approximately 1,200 London Underground Neon Wall Signs. The recall is due to a hazard where the AC adaptor used with the signs can overheat, posing a burn risk to consumers. The company has received four reports of the adaptors overheating, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled signs are made of metal with glass tubing containing neon gas and include an AC adaptor. They were sold exclusively by Signals Catalogue and its online store from June 2005 through February 2006 for about $60. The signs are 14.5 inches by 12 inches and feature a label on the back reading "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088." The specific item number #HB3163 is not written on the sign itself.

Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. They will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Signals Customer Service at (800) 669-5225 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.signals.com.

The recalled product

Product
Underground Neon Signs
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting / Decorative Signs
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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