Big Lots recalls Classic Quarters Five Light Floor Lamps with model G-1843-5 for shock and heat risks. Consumers must stop using and return for refund.
The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.
Big Lots is recalling five-light floor lamps that can cause electric shock from exposed wiring or melt plastic shades due to overheating from 40-watt bulbs. Affected models have specific labels and SKUs.
Exposed wiring in the lamp's light sockets can cause electric shock. Using 40-watt bulbs generates excessive heat that melts the plastic shades, potentially causing burns.
Owners of Classic Quarters Five Light Floor Lamps with model number G-1843-5 or SKUs 612007239, 612007829, 612008982 are affected. Children and others using the lamps near heat sources are at higher risk.
Check for model number G-1843-5 on the lamp base or SKUs 612007239, 612007829, 612008982. Lamps with candelabra bulbs (model G-1844-5B) are not affected.
Immediately stop using the lamps as they pose a shock and heat hazard.
Take the lamps to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Model G-1843-5 with SKUs 612007239, 612007829, or 612008982.
No, lamps with candelabra bulbs (model G-1844-5B) are not affected.
Exposed wiring can cause electric shock and 40-watt bulbs generate heat that melts plastic shades.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Big Lots to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 956 — Big Lots Five-Light Floor Lamps Hello, I own a Five-Light Floor Lamps that is covered by recall 956 from Big Lots. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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