CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps
Source: CPSC Recall #05538
Recall Date
2005-02-09
Manufacturer
Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C.
Units Affected
About 2,100
Products Involved
Metallic Motion Lamp
Hazard
The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this product, and contact Bits and Pieces to arrange for its return and for a full refund. Product purchasers are being notified directly by Bits and Pieces.
Reported Injuries
There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts.
Sold At
Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The lamps are rocket-shaped with metallic wax, which becomes molten when it heats up while the lamp is in use. The wax and the matching trim on the lamp may be red, silver or blue. The colored trim is on both the base and top of the lamp.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28