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Electric ShockFebruary 2, 2012CPSC #12100

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Lighting
Units affected
5,750
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

The Overarching Floor Lamp is 77 inches tall with a 19-inch diameter base and a curving arm that extends the lamp about 5 feet from the base. The arm and base are made of polished nickel. It was sold with a linen shade in the colors natural, white or charcoal. The lamp has a three-way on/off switch. Lamps with the following SKU numbers are being recalled: 4041158, 4041216, 4282125 and 4308169. SKU numbers of the recalled lamps appear only on the back of the packaging in the lower right-hand corner and not on the lamps. Lamps with SKU numbers located on the socket assembly are not being recalled.

Hazard

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The firm is aware of at least 39 reports of short circuits in the lamp, including three reports of shock, one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger and two reports of minor property damage.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250.

Photos

Overarching Floor Lamp
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