Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 21, 2007
Release #07-134

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 464-0164
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Home Decorators Collection Wall Sconces

Units: About 900

Distributor: Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.

Hazard: A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves "Oyster Bay" model wall sconces. The Tiffany-style design includes multi-colored glass with a black outline. The following model numbers are involved in the recall. Model numbers are located on the product's packaging.

39651-	39661-	39670-	39681-	40357-	41511-	43567-
39652-	39662-	39671-	40041-	40358-	41512-	43568-
39653-	39664-	39675-	40042-	41418-	41647-	43569-
39657-	39665-	39676-	40206-	41419-	41648-	43738-
39658-	39666-	39678-	40207-	41488-	41649-	43739-
39659-	39667-	39679-	40330-	41489-	43565-	43740-
39660-	39669-	39680-	40331-	41509-	43566-	33049-

Sold at: Home Decorators Collection stores nationwide and homedecorators.com from December 2004 through January 2007 for between $70 and $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Home Decorators for information on receiving a free replacement sconce or a full refund, including shipping. With either option, consumers will receive $50 towards the replacement fee. Consumers should not attempt electrical repairs of the recalled sconces.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Home Decorators Collection at (800) 464-0164 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.