ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2006
Release #06-225

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ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire 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: Mars Lightning ElectroPlasma Lamps

Units: About 1,500

Retailer: Spencer Gifts LLC, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.

Hazard: Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Spencer Gifts has experienced two fire incidents at two of their stores. One of these fires caused fire, smoke, and water damage.

Description: The recall involves the Mars Lightning 7001 dome electroplasma lamp, which simulates lightning bolts inside. It has a glass dome glued to a black base. Writing under the base includes the SKU number of 00473421, "MARS LIGHTNING7001" and "LIGHTNING 2000."

Sold at: Spencer Gifts stores exclusively nationwide during December 2004 for about $30.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to any Spencer Gifts for a store credit.

Consumer Contact: Call Spencer Gifts at (800) 762-0419 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or for more information, visit their Web site at www.spencersonline.com