Recall: Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 21, 2007
Release #07-134

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 464-0164
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Home Decorators Collection Wall Sconces

Units: About 900

Distributor: Home Decorators Collection, of St. Louis, Mo.

Hazard: A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves "Oyster Bay" model wall sconces. The Tiffany-style design includes multi-colored glass with a black outline. The following model numbers are involved in the recall. Model numbers are located on the product's packaging.

39651-	39661-	39670-	39681-	40357-	41511-	43567-
39652-	39662-	39671-	40041-	40358-	41512-	43568-
39653-	39664-	39675-	40042-	41418-	41647-	43569-
39657-	39665-	39676-	40206-	41419-	41648-	43738-
39658-	39666-	39678-	40207-	41488-	41649-	43739-
39659-	39667-	39679-	40330-	41489-	43565-	43740-
39660-	39669-	39680-	40331-	41509-	43566-	33049-

Sold at: Home Decorators Collection stores nationwide and homedecorators.com from December 2004 through January 2007 for between $70 and $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Home Decorators for information on receiving a free replacement sconce or a full refund, including shipping. With either option, consumers will receive $50 towards the replacement fee. Consumers should not attempt electrical repairs of the recalled sconces.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Home Decorators Collection at (800) 464-0164 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.