Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 12086 · Jan 12, 2012 · Big Lots
43,700
units affected
43,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12086
- Date
- Jan 12, 2012
- Company
- Big Lots
- Units affected
- 43,700
- Product
- Five-Light Floor Lamps
- Product type
- Floor and Table Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Classic Quarters Five Light Floor Lamps. The lamps stand about five feet tall and have a gunmetal or chrome colored metal pole and five adjustable lights mounted on flexible metal tubes at the top. Dark plastic or multi-colored double plastic shades cover each of the five lights. Recalled lamps use standard incandescent or CFL bulbs and have labels marked with the model number "G-1843-5" affixed to the underside of the lamp base. These lamps can be further identified by SKU numbers 612007239, 612007829 or 612008982 at the beginning of the instructions. Lamps that use candelabra bulbs are not subject to this recall and can be identified by labels marked with the model number "G-1844-5B" and SKU numbers 612009036 or 612009037 in the instructions.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of melting lamp shades. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide from April 2010 through November 2011 for between $30 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled five-light floor lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.