Currey & Company Table Lamps

CPSC Recall #07-191 — May 16, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-191
Recall DateMay 16, 2007
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 1,500
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Specialty stores
lighting showrooms and through interior designers from April 2006 through January 2007 for between $240 and $420.

Product

Currey & Company Table Lamps

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Currey & Company, of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Currey & Company Table Lamps. The light sockets on these lamps have a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards.Name of product: Currey & Company Table LampsUnits: About 1,500Distributor: Currey & Company, of Atlanta, Ga.Hazard: The light sockets on these lamps have a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards.Incidents/Injuries: Currey & Company has received one report of a lamp tripping the circuit breaker. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: This recall involves Currey & Company table lamps that ranged in height from 26 to 34 inches. The recalled table lamps include model numbers 6037, 6038, 6039, 6040, 6043, 6044, 6045, 6046, 6047, 6048, 6632, 6633, 6685, 6913, and 6954. The model number is printed on the packaging and on the bottom of the lamp base. A Currey & Company hang tag was attached to the lamp at the time of sale.Sold at: Specialty stores, lighting showrooms and through interior designers from April 2006 through January 2007 for between $240 and $420.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these lamps, and contact Currey & Company to determine if they are included in the recall. The firm will arrange for the return of the recalled lamps for a free repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Currey & Company toll-free at (866) 577-6430 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.curreyco.com.

Hazard

The light sockets on these lamps have a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards.

Incidents & Injuries

Currey & Company has received one report of a lamp tripping the circuit breaker. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using these lamps, and contact Currey & Company to determine if they are included in the recall. The firm will arrange for the return of the recalled lamps for a free repair.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.