Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 11037 · Nov 12, 2010 · Pottery Barn
7,300
units affected
7,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11037
- Date
- Nov 12, 2010
- Company
- Pottery Barn
- Units affected
- 7,300
- Product
- Pottery Barn Lamps
- Product type
- Floor and Table Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Pottery Barn's Clay Task Lamp (Model #2467553), the Montgomery Task Lamp (Model #9691783) and the Montgomery Floor Lamp (Model #9691775). All of the lamps have bronze-colored finishes. "Pottery Barn" and the model number are printed on the bottom of the lamp.
What can happen
The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pottery Barn has received one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock when she touched the lamp.
- Sold at
- Pottery Barn stores nationwide, in Pottery Barn's catalog and on the firm's website www.potterybarn.com from July 2009 through August 2010 for between $60 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pottery barn lamps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
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.