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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.

Floor Lamps
Here's product recall specific data for Floor Lamps.

  • 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