CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, DesignPac Inc. Announce Recall of Oil Lamps

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-115

Date: April 23, 2003

Product Name: Vintage Rose Oil Lamps

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - DesignPac Inc. of Northlake, Ill. is recalling about 37,200 oil lamps. The glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.Name of product: Oil LampsUnits: 37,200Distributor: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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 website at www.target.com.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 37,200

Incidents:

One report of glass wick-holder shattering. No injuries reported.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China