The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11068·Announced 2010-12-15

CDX Group Recalls Desk and Table Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

CDX Group is recalling about 1,600 desk and table lamps sold in New York and Kentucky due to substandard electrical wiring that poses fire and shock risks.

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

Plain-English summary

CDX Group is recalling approximately 1,600 desk and table lamps due to substandard electrical wiring, connections, and plugs. The affected lamps include item numbers 207, 303, 9774, 1108, 1109, 049-1, 054-8, and 2001-271B, with item numbers printed on the packaging. The defective electrical components pose a fire and shock risk to consumers.

The lamps were sold from April 2010 through July 2010 for between $5 and $10 at CDX Group's showroom, New Chens Discount, Concordia Trading Inc., and Grace Mini Market in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dollar King in Lexington, Ky. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact CDX Group to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact CDX Group toll-free at (877) 253-4599 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.picture2009.com.

The recalled product

Product
Desk and Table Lamps
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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