[Recalled] Three-wick and five-wick glass oil lamps — The three-wick glass oil lamp has a mail order catalog code of GOV, and the fiv… | CPSC 2001-08-21
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Three-wick and five-wick glass oil lamps |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 01520 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 August 2001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The three-wick glass oil lamp has a mail order catalog code of GOV, and the five-wick glass oil lamp has the code GOY. The base of the lamp, black rods in a rectangular shape, supports the bottom glass of the lamp, which has a reservoir or well intended for oil. The top glass rests on top of this bottom reservoir glass, and contains three or five holes for wicks, depending on the model. Hazards: If the glass sleeves are not properly secured around the wicks, or the wicks are not properly inserted, the top glass of the lamps could shatter.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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