Fire and burn

Curio Design Recalls Modular Lights and Bases Due to Shock and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2017-01-04. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 1,500Units
2017-01-04Recall date
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves three Splyt Light modules including the Table Starter Kits, Hanging Starter Kits, Expansion Kits and Tri-bases. The kits let you design your own light fixture by adding or subtracting Y-pieces and candelabra bulbs. The lights can be screwed directly into a light socket in the ceiling or used with the table base. The kits include large and small Y-shaped fixtures, a round-metal base and 8X10 watt globe E12 light bulbs.
The hazard
The modular lamp pieces can crack during assembly and the lamp bases have faulty wires, posing a shock and fire hazard.
Injuries
None reported
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled lights and contact the firm to receive a free replacement lamp or a full refund. Curio Design is contacting all known consumers directly.

The details

ProductsModular light kits and bases
Imported byCurio Design Inc
Made inTaiwan
CPSC recall number17722
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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