This email contains the following information: 1. CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs 2. CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures
####################### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2004 Release # 05-005 Firm's Hotline: (718) 888-7000 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs Units: About 81,000 Importer: Teng Fei Trading Inc., of Flushing, N.Y. Hazard: The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: These Teng Fei Energy Saving light bulbs are white, compact fluorescent bulbs. The recall includes model numbers T6112, T6113, T6114, and T6115. The model number is written on the packaging only. "Teng Fei 110-127V 50/60Hz" is written on the bulb. Sold at: Various 99� stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Teng Fei Trading Inc. collect at (718) 888-7000 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. To view this recall online, use this link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05005.html ####################### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2004 Release # 05-006 Chicago Wholesale & Imports Hotline: (866) 885-1986 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Chicago Wholesale & Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Electric Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures) Units: 3,500 Importer: Chicago Wholesale & Imports, of Bridgeview, Ill. Hazard: These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers. Incidents: Chicago Wholesale & Imports has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. Description: The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilizes electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls and beach scenes. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in seven different sizes: 180cm x 112cm, 148cm x 98cm, 118cm x 74cm, 98cm x 48cm, 65cm x 45cm, 26cm x 20cm, and 25cm x 25cm. Sold at: Flea markets and dollar stores in the Midwest, primarily in the Chicago area, sold the pictures from April 2003 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size). Manufactured in: China. Remedy: Consumer should stop using the electrical components to the pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Wholesale & Imports for a refund. Consumer Contact: For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Wholesale & Imports toll-free at (866) 885-1986 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at www.getyourscooter.com. To view this recall online, use this link: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05006.html ----------------------------- You are currently subscribed to the email list "recalls" as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, please do one of the following: (1) go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp and use the on-line form (2) send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can also go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp to change your subscription, or unsubscribe an old address and subscribe a new one. Thank you.
