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CriticalCPSC·74009·Announced 1974-02-15

CPSC Warns of Electric Shock Hazard in Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps

The CPSC issued a third warning for Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps due to defects that could cause fatal electric shock. Consumers are urged to stop using the lamps immediately.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defects could result in 'fatal electric shock,' which aligns with the rubric criteria for Critical severity involving known or potential fatalities.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a third warning regarding "Mini Shadowy Stand" lamps manufactured by Nancy Sales Company. The agency learned that an additional 7,200 units of these hazardous lamps were purchased by consumers. The lamps, which retail for $1.99 and are designed to cast shadows on walls, were imported from Taiwan and sold in various retail locations on the East Coast over the preceding four months.

The recall is due to defects in the lamps that could result in fatal electric shock. The CPSC urges purchasers to discontinue use of the lamps immediately. Consumers are specifically warned to use extreme care when disconnecting the lamp plug from electrical outlets and to avoid touching any metal objects during the process.

Further imports of the lamp have been halted. Nancy Sales Company has agreed to refund the full purchase price for all returns, including the cost of postage.

The recalled product

Product
Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps
Manufacturer
Nancy Sales
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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