Recall #15-722 · Published March 4, 2015

Melville Direct Aquarium Motion Lamp

Melville Direct Recalls Aquarium Motion Lamps Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Bits & Pieces (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Aquarium Motion Lamp from Melville Direct on March 4, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lamp can overheat and spark when plugged in, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

Aquarium Motion Lamp
Aquarium Motion Lamp
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 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 notice

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.

Remedy type: Refund

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

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.

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