CPSC recall 15-722, announced March 4, 2015, covers Melville Direct Aquarium Motion Lamp (about 3,600 units). The lamp can overheat and spark when plugged in, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumer should unplug the lamp. Recall contact: call (855) 557-4657, or go to www.bitsandpieces.com.
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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 Aquarium Lamp simulates a tropical coral reef. The plug-in lamp contains no water. Lights illuminate colorful fish and dolphins that swim back and forth with a 3D effect. The scene is framed by a beveled glass mirror frame. The lamp case and stand are made of plastic. The lamp measures 7 ½ inches tall x 12 ¼ inches wide x 3 inches deep. Style 45458 is printed on the original box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- September 2014 through January 2015
- Price paid
- $30
Why it was recalled
The lamp can overheat and spark when plugged in, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Eleven incidents have been reported of the item overheating or sparking when plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumer should unplug the lamp. Melville Direct is contacting customers whose lamp shipped after September 1, 2014. The letter includes a return form and a merchandise return label. Customers should complete the return form and affix the postage-paid return label to the outside of the box. Customers may contact Melville Direct to receive the form and label.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (855) 557-4657, or go to www.bitsandpieces.com.
- 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
- Melville Direct
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 15-722
- Units
- About 3,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- the Bits and Pieces catalogue and online at www.bitsandpieces.com from September 1, 2014 through January 9, 2015 for about $30.
- Distributor
- Melville Direct of Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Aquarium Motion Lamp
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
- 3,600 units: the 34th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 31 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Melville Direct toll-free at (855) 557-4657 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bitsandpieces.com and click on Aquarium Motion Lamp Recall Information for more details.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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