CPSC recall 12-105, announced February 7, 2012, covers Designs Direct Living Traditions 21-inch Rooster Lamps (about 2,000 units). The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Designs Direct for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 770-7062, or go to www.regcen.com/roosterlamp.
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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.
A label on the underside of the base reads "Distributed By Fred's Inc" and "SKU 61589."
Which products are included?
This recall involves Living Traditions 21-inch rooster-themed lamps. The brown polyresin lamps have an off-white shade and a carved 9-inch rooster affixed to the base. A label on the underside of the base reads "Distributed By Fred's Inc" and "SKU 61589."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the underside of the base
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2011 through November 2011
- Price paid
- $20
Why it was recalled
The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact Designs Direct for a refund.
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 (888) 770-7062, or go to www.regcen.com/roosterlamp.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Designs Direct
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 12-105
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fred's Inc. stores nationwide between October 2011 and November 2011 for about $20.
- Importer
- Designs Direct, of Covington, Ky.
Living Traditions 21-inch Rooster Lamps
CPSC product type: Floor and Table Lamps
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,000 units: the 39th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them. Electric shock: named in 29 of 63 lamp recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 31 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Designs Direct is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2012 to 2026. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are lamp recalls.
- Time on sale
- 2 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Designs Direct toll-free at (888) 770-7062 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com/roosterlamp
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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