CPSC, Bits and Pieces Announce Recall of Metallic Motion Lamps
CPSC recall 05538. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lamp may shatter in use, causing a threat of serious injury from glass.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 05538 has the recall date 9 Feb 2005. The notice names the firm Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C. The recall has about 2,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts. |
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| Units | 2,100 |
| 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. |
| Product | Metallic Motion Lamp, About 2,100, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20. |
| Manufacturer | Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,100Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Superlines International, Taiwan R.O.C
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05538The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05538. https://recallregister.com/product/3065-cpsc-bits-and-pieces-announce-recall-of-metallic-motion-lamps/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05538 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been seven reported instances of the lamps shattering in use, including one report of minor cuts.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bits and Pieces catalog or www.bitsandpieces.com from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05538?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,100
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China