The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17163·Announced 2017-05-23

Sportex Recalls Lumière Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Sportex is recalling about 3,900 Lumière Rock Salt Lamps because the dimmer switch or 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 injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sportex US is recalling approximately 3,900 Lumière brand Rock Salt Lamps in three styles: Basket of Rocks, Carnival of Lights, and Rock of Gibraltar. The lamps are pink, mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket, and were sold in black cardboard boxes. This recall follows a previous recall of 80,000 lamps in January 2017.

The recall is due to a hazard where the dimmer switch and/or outlet plug can overheat and ignite, posing shock and fire hazards. No injuries have been reported in connection with this specific recall.

The lamps were sold at At Home, Christmas tree shops, Michaels, and other stores nationwide from July 2016 through December 2016 for between $15 and $30. Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement kit. For more information, contact Sportex at 800-652-3490 or visit www.sportexus.com.

The recalled product

Product
Lumière Rock Salt lamps
Manufacturer
Sportex US, of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
3,900

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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