CPSC2013-04-23
West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards
Modern Home, of Guangdong, China
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
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.
Affected count
About 900
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Floor Lamps
Consumer contact
West Elm; toll-free at (855) 776-6953, from 7 a.m. to midnight ET everyday, or online at www.westelm.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/West-Elm-Recalls-Floor-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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