FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2004
Release #04-139
Genan Recall Hotline: (800) 517-5795
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Genan Import Inc. Announce Recall of Kinetic Lighting Pictures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Kinetic Lighting Pictures (Moveable Waterfall Pictures)
Units: 17,760
Importer: Genan Import 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: Genan Import has not received any reports of
incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of
injuries.
Description: The recalled Kinetic Lighting Pictures are framed artwork
that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background
scenes, including waterfalls and snow. Some of the pictures have nature
scenes with a church or a barn in the background. The paintings come
with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames that depict wolves,
elephants, or dolphins. The pictures come in seven different sizes:
178cm x 112cm; 148cm x 99cm; 118cm x 74cm; 110cm x 74cm; 99cm x 48cm;
65cm x 47cm; and 41cm x 32cm.
Sold at: Dollar and furniture stores nationwide from June 2002 through
February 2003 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the
picture).
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the picture to Genan Import for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For information on returning the picture, consumers
should call Genan Import at (800) 517-5795 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at
www.genanimport.com