West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards
Recall 13175 · Apr 23, 2013 · West Elm
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13175
- Date
- Apr 23, 2013
- Company
- West Elm
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Floor Lamps
- Product type
- Floor and Table Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Industrial Overarching model floor lamps with an iron base and arm in an antique bronze finish, one light socket and a round natural linen shade. They are approximately 78 inches tall and have a swiveling triple-jointed adjustable arm and an ON/OFF foot switch at the base. The lamp's shade is about 12.5 inches high, 18.5 inches in diameter at the top, and 21 inches in diameter at the bottom. Model number 192799, 192856, 465906 or 465922 and "Industrial Overarching Floor Lamp" appear on the on the lamp's packaging. The model name and the date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format are printed on a sticker affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 08/2012 (Aug. 2012) and 02/2013 (Feb. 2013).
What can happen
A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 24 reports of product failures, including 10 incidents of lamps collapsing and three incidents of the cord sparking There have been no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- West Elm stores, catalog and online nationwide from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $380 with the shade and $300 without the shade.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled floor lamps?
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
What is the hazard?
A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards 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.