Floor Lamps Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 13099 · Jan 17, 2013 · Dolan Northwest LLC
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13099
- Date
- Jan 17, 2013
- Company
- Dolan Northwest LLC
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Burien Floor Lamps
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Burien model floor lamps with four individual light sockets and white glass shades on top of four individual tubes of varying lengths. The lamps are approximately 72 inches tall and were sold in stainless steel and bronze finishes. Model number 1117 and the date of manufacture in YYYY.MM format are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 2010.11 (Nov. 2010) and 2012.09 (Sept. 2012).
What can happen
The on/off foot switch on the lamps can fail and melt, resulting in shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled lamp and return it to the store for a repair. The store will replace the on/off foot switch with a new plug and dimmer. Consumers who purchased the lamps online should contact Dolan NW for a replacement lamp.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of melting switches, resulting in one report of property damage to the surrounding floor.
- Sold at
- Seattle Lighting, Globe Lighting, Builders Lighting showrooms in the Pacific Northwest and online at DestinationLighting.com from November 2010 through September 2012 for about $190.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled burien floor lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled lamp and return it to the store for a repair. The store will replace the on/off foot switch with a new plug and dimmer. Consumers who purchased the lamps online should contact Dolan NW for a replacement lamp.
What is the hazard?
The on/off foot switch on the lamps can fail and melt, resulting in shock and fire hazards.
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.