CPSC2017-12-04
West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be cut or fray by the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
Sold at
West Elm stores nationwide, West Elm's catalog and online at www.westelm.com from June 2014 through October 2017 for about $130 for the lamp with a USB and for between $80 and $100 for the lamp without a USB.
Affected count
About 43,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Table lamps
Consumer contact
West Elm toll-free at 866-577-9276 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET every day, 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/2018/West-Elm-Recalls-Table-Lamps-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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