FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2002
Release # 02-184
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 332-6643 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CPSC, UL United Inc. Announce Recall of Electrical Paintings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), UL United Inc., of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily
recalling about 150 electrical paintings. The electrical paintings can
short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
CPSC and UL United have not received any reports of injuries. This
recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The recalled paintings show 13 scenes of waterfalls and other
bodies of water, sold as "The Motion Picture" series. The images are
painted on glass and are illuminated by a light bulb. The paintings give
the impression of water spilling over a waterfall and have the sound of
running water, birds and music. "MADE IN CHINA" appears on the packaging
of the paintings.
Flea markets sold the paintings in Texas and Arkansas from
December 2001 through April 2002 for between $18 and $50.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings
and contact UL United for a full refund including shipping costs.
Contact UL United at (866) 332-6643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday.