CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Chicago Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Electric Pictures

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chicago Imports Inc., of Chicago, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 55,600 Electric Pictures. These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.Name of product: Electric PicturesUnits: 55,600Importer: Chicago Imports Inc., of Chicago, Ill.Hazard: These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm.Sold at: Discount, dollar, and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the picture).Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumer should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund.Consumer Contact: For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Imports at (800) 656-0000 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

These pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.

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None reported.

Discount, dollar, and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the picture).

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