CPSC recall 02-184, announced June 20, 2002, covers UL United The Motion Picture series electrical paintings (about 150 units). The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs. Recall contact: call (866) 332-6643.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- December 2001 through April 2002
- Price paid
- $18 to $50
Why it was recalled
The electrical paintings can short circuit, posing a shock or fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and UL United have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using these paintings and contact UL United for a full refund, including shipping costs.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 332-6643.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- UL United
- Recall number
- 02-184
- Units
- About 150
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Flea markets sold the paintings in Texas and Arkansas, from December 2001 through April 2002, for between $18 and $50.
- Importer
- UL United Inc., of Houston, Texas
The Motion Picture series electrical paintings
CPSC product type: Artwork
This recall in context
Compared with the 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 150 units: the 185th-largest of 189 lighting and ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 9,300 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 87 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls, the most common hazard among them. Electric shock: named in 77 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact UL United at (866) 332-6643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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