Recall: DesignPac Inc. Recall of Oil Lamps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2003 Release # 03-115

Company Phone Number: (800) 440-0680 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Oil Lamps

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: Oil Lamps

Units: 37,200

Distributor: DesignPac Inc. of Northlake, Ill.

Hazard: The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: One report of glass wick-holder shattering. No injuries reported.

Description: The recalled lamps come in two styles: a clear, heart- shaped glass container approximately 6-inches tall called "The Vintage Rose Oil Lamp" and a clear, doorknob-shaped glass container approximately 5-inches tall with heart-shaped beads on the outside called "Love Potion Oil Lamp." Both recalled lamps have an insertable wick with a glass wick-holder, which sits on top of the glass container.

Sold at: Exclusively in Target stores nationwide from December 2002 through February 2003 for about $7.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should tightly seal the contents, and return the lamps to any Target store nationwide for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com