The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07134·Announced 2007-03-21

Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Home Decorators Collection is recalling specific 'Oyster Bay' wall sconces because a missing back plate exposes live wires, posing an electrical shock risk.

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 (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Home Decorators Collection is recalling approximately 900 'Oyster Bay' model wall sconces. The recalled products feature a Tiffany-style design with multi-colored glass and a black outline. The recall involves specific model numbers, which are located on the product's packaging, including 39651, 39661, 39670, 39681, 40357, 41511, 43567, 39652, 39662, 39671, 40041, 40358, 41512, 43568, 39653, 39664, 39675, 40042, 41418, 41647, 43569, 39657, 39665, 39676, 40206, 41419, 41648, 43738, 39658, 39666, 39678, 40207, 41488, 41649, 43739, 39659, 39667, 39679, 40330, 41489, 43565, 43740, 39660, 39669, 39680, 40331, 41509, 43566, and 33049.

The recall is due to a missing back plate that exposes consumers to live wires. This defect poses a risk of electrical shock to consumers who are changing the light bulb. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The sconces were sold at Home Decorators Collection stores nationwide and on homedecorators.com from December 2004 through January 2007 for between $70 and $80. Consumers should immediately contact Home Decorators Collection to receive a free replacement sconce or a full refund, including shipping. With either option, consumers will receive $50 towards the replacement fee. Consumers should not attempt electrical repairs of the recalled sconces. For additional information, consumers can contact Home Decorators Collection at (800) 464-0164 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The recalled product

Product
Home Decorators Collection Wall Sconces
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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