CPSC2013-09-03
Target Recalls Threshold Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazard
J. Hunt & Company of Bono, Ark.
Hazard
The lamp can short when a standard one-way bulb is fully tightened in the lamp's three-way socket, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and Target.com from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $70.
Affected count
About 25,000 and 541 in Canada.
Injuries reported
Target has received six reports of short circuiting which have resulted in fires, minor property damage and two consumers being shocked.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
White 2-Bulb Floor Lamp
Consumer contact
Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help tab, then click on Home and Kitchen for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Target-Recalls-Threshold-Floor-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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