Recall #06-558 · Published June 15, 2006

River of Goods Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose Torchiere Lamps

ValueVision Media Inc. Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose Torchiere Lamps from River of Goods on June 15, 2006. CPSC identifies this hazard: An electrical problem can cause the torchiere lamps to spark, smoke or burn, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

Dragonfly Torchiere
Dragonfly Torchiere
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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 torchieres are Tiffany-style lamps with glass shades with either dragonfly, petunia, iris or rose designs. The Dragonfly torchiere has a dragonfly design glass shade. It was sold as part of a three-lamp set including a floor lamp, a table lamp and a torchiere lamp. Only the torchiere lamp in the set is included in this recall. The Dragonfly torchiere was sold as item numbers V38109 and K18266. The item numbers are located on the products' packaging. The Petunia torchiere has a pastel floral design glass shade and was sold individually as item number V38762. The Iris torchiere has an iris design glass shade and was sold individually as item number V38763. The Rose torchiere has a rose design glass shade and was sold individually as item number V38764.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

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.

Official 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.

Product and sales details

Brand
River of Goods
Product type
Lamps
Recall number
06-558
Units
About 2,200
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
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.
Importer
River of Goods, of Eagan, Minn.

Dragonfly, Petunia, Iris, and Rose Torchiere Lamps

CPSC product type: Lamps

Recall contact information

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

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Related recalls

Selected by shared brand or household-product category.