ValueVision Media Inc. Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard

Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose Torchiere Lamps

Date of Recall

2006-06-15

CPSC Release Number

06-558

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 2,200

Importer

River of Goods, of Eagan, Minn.

Sold By

ShopNBC, which is ValueVision's television home-shopping channel, and at www.shopnbc.com between November 2005 and April 2006 for about $200 for the set that includes the Dragonfly lamp, and about $50 to $90 for the other individual lamps.

Problem/Hazard

An electrical problem can cause the torchiere lamps to spark, smoke or burn posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

ValueVision has received five reports of the recalled lamps sparking, smoking and/or burning, including minor property damage. One minor burn injury has been reported.

Description

The torchieres are Tiffany-style lamps with glass shades with either dragonfly, petunia, iris or rose designs.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torchiere lamps and contact ValueVision to receive a full refund. ValueVision is contacting consumers who bought these lamps directly.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact ShopNBC at (800) 676-5523 between 6 a.m. and midnight CT Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ShopNBC.com

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