| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| February 15, 1974 |
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| Release # 74-009 |
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CPSC Issues Third Warning on Electric Shock Hazard in Lamp
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 15)--The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission today learned that an additional 7,200
of the hazardous "Mini Shadowy Stand" lamps have been
purchased by consumers from the Nancy Sales Company,
267 Medford Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts.
In its third warning to consumers, the Commission urged
purchasers of the lamp to discontinue use because it contains
defects which could result in fatal electric shock. Consumers
are warned to use "extreme care" in disconnecting the lamp
plug from electrical outlets and to avoid touching any metal
objects while doing so.
The lamps imported from Taiwan and retailing for $1.99
are designed to cast shadows of various shapes on walls when
in use and have been advertised as a "sensuous light show"
and providing a "sea of whirling colors." The lamps have
been sold in gift shops, discount stores, retail shops,
carnival outlets, and mail order houses on the East Coast
over the last four months.
Further imports of the lamp have been halted, and the
Company has agreed to refund the full purchase price on all
returns, including cost of postage.
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