The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06558·Announced 2006-06-15

ValueVision Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire and Burn Hazard

ValueVision Media Inc. is recalling Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose torchiere lamps because an electrical problem can cause them to spark, smoke, or burn.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported minor property damage and one minor burn injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

ValueVision Media Inc. is recalling approximately 2,200 Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose torchiere lamps. These Tiffany-style lamps feature glass shades with specific designs and were sold by ShopNBC between November 2005 and April 2006. The Dragonfly torchiere was sold as part of a three-lamp set, while the Petunia, Iris, and Rose torchieres were sold individually. The lamps were imported from China.

The recall is due to an electrical problem that can cause the lamps to spark, smoke, or burn, posing a fire or burn hazard. ValueVision has received five reports of the lamps sparking, smoking, or burning, which resulted in minor property damage. Additionally, one minor burn injury has been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torchiere lamps. ValueVision is contacting consumers who purchased these lamps directly to provide a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact ShopNBC at (800) 676-5523 or visit www.ShopNBC.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose Torchiere Lamps
Manufacturer
River of Goods, of Eagan, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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