Product Recall Number: 13-175
Why was Floor Lamps recalled?
A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 13-175
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-04-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Floor Lamps
Description: The lamp arm can fail to lock at the joints, causing the lamp to fall. When this happens, the lamp's electrical cord can spark.
Hazard Description: A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 900
Incidents: The firm has received 24 reports of product failures, including 10 incidents of lamps collapsing and three incidents of the cord sparking There have been no reports of injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
Sold At: West Elm stores, catalog and online nationwide from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $380 with the shade and $300 without the shade.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed