Recalls / 2006-03-29

Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard

06540 · Recalled 2006-03-29 · CPSC page

Description

The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088."

Hazards

The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Signals Catalogue Corp. has received four reports of the adaptors overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Underground Neon Signs		About 1,200

Parties

Distributor: Signals Catalogue Corp., of Hudson, Ohio
Made in: China
Sold at: Signals Catalogue

Consumer contact

For more information, call Signals Customer Service at (800) 669-5225 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Signals Catalog, c/o Customer Service HB3163 Product Recall, 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway, Hudson, Ohio 44236. Consumers also can get more information by going to the firm's Web site at www.signals.com

Source: CPSC recall 06540. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.