Floor Lamps
CPSC Recall #13-175 — April 23, 2013
Product
Floor Lamps
Description
The lamp arm can fail to lock at the joints, causing the lamp to fall. When this happens, the lamp's electrical cord can spark.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
Units Affected
About 900
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.
Manufactured In
China
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.