The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16116·Announced 2016-03-09

Z Gallerie Recalls Golda Wall Clocks Due to Fire Hazard

Z Gallerie is recalling Golda wall clocks because defective battery springs can cause batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Z Gallerie is recalling Golda wall clocks due to a fire hazard. The clocks are round, measure 32 inches in diameter, and have a glass front with a white background. The battery compartment on the back holds one AA battery and four D batteries. The recall involves approximately 450 units.

The hazard exists because defective battery springs located at the bottom of the battery compartment can cause the batteries to overheat. No injuries or property damage have been reported in connection with this recall.

The clocks were sold at Z Gallerie stores nationwide and online at ZGallerie.com between July 2015 and January 2016 for about $400. Consumers should immediately remove the batteries from the clocks and contact Z Gallerie at 800-208-2765 or online at www.zgallerie.com to receive a full refund and a $50 Z Gallerie gift card.

The recalled product

Product
Golda Wall Clocks
Manufacturer
Z Gallerie, of Gardenia, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Wall Clocks
Hazard
Affected units
450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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