Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Recall 16224 · Jul 14, 2016 · Home Source
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16224
- Date
- Jul 14, 2016
- Company
- Home Source
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Floor lamps
- Product type
- Floor and Table Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves brown metal floor lamps with alabaster glass shades. They are illuminated with a single 100-watt light bulb and measure about 70 to 72 inches tall. The model numbers LMP4229, LMP4168 and LMP10771 can be found on the label at the bottom of the lamps.
What can happen
The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor lamps and contact Home Source for information on returning the lamps for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Home Source has received three reports of the lamp's sockets burning and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Small retail stores located in the New York metropolitan area and online at Amazon.com, Houzz.com, Target.com and Wayfair.com from February 2016 to April 2016 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled floor lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor lamps and contact Home Source for information on returning the lamps for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock 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.