The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17065·Announced 2017-01-10

Michaels Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Michaels is recalling about 80,000 Lumière brand rock salt lamps because the dimmer switch or outlet plug can overheat, posing shock and fire risks.

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 (fire and shock hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Michaels is recalling approximately 80,000 rock salt lamps sold under the Lumière brand. The affected products include the Rock of Gibraltar Lamp, Carnival of Lights, and Basket of Rocks models. These lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. They were sold in black cardboard boxes featuring a photo of the lamp on the front and a UPC bar code on the bottom.

The recall is being issued because the dimmer switch and/or outlet plug on these lamps can overheat and ignite. This defect poses a risk of electric shock and fire to consumers. The lamps were sold at Michaels stores from July 2016 through November 2016 for between $15 and $30. The distributor for these products is SporTex US, of New York, and the lamps were manufactured in Pakistan.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.michaels.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Rock Salt Lamps
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
80,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (3)

  • 00886946056253
  • 00886946058325
  • 00886946056277

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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