The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·93030·Announced 1992-12-22

Holiday Brass Candle Lamps Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard

Frank Ginsberg Enterprises is recalling 14,212 Holiday Brass Candle Lamps because conductor wires may pull out, posing an electrocution risk.

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 (electrocution) where injury has not yet been reported as a fatality or serious injury, but an electric shock incident and sparking have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Frank Ginsberg Enterprises is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,212 Holiday Brass Candle Lamps manufactured by Kobiiz. The recalled lamps, item number 95062, were sold during the previous holiday shopping season by 21 retailers, including Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware, and various job lot stores. The lamps were handcrafted in Taiwan and packaged in boxes labeled "Trimmings, Etc."

The recall is due to a potential electrocution hazard. Conductor wires attached to the light bulb socket may easily pull out during use. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received numerous reports of sparking and shorting associated with the lamps, as well as at least one reported electric shock incident.

Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Alternatively, consumers can return the lamps to Frank Ginsberg Enterprises at 5390 Bircher Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63120, where postage costs will be refunded. For more information, call 1-800-383-3436.

The recalled product

Product
Trimmings Etc. Holiday Brass Candle Lamps
Manufacturer
Kobiiz
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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