West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves West Elm's Industrial Task table lamps. The metal lamps have an on/off switch and an adjustable arm that locks at two angles. The head of the lamp has a tension that allows it to swivel to direct light. Some models have a USB port in the base. The lamps were sold in various colors and are about 33 inches tall and measure about 7 inches in diameter at the base. West Elm, the SKU# and the date of manufacture in Letter/YYYY format are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture for the non-USB modes are C/2014 and later. All lamps with a USB port in the base are included in this recall. The SKU numbers for the recalled lamps are the following: SKU Description 3967424 Industrial Task Lamp Workspace Antique Bronze 9353603 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Black/Antique Brass 9353645 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Polished Nickel 4638800 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Teal 4639352 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:White 4639329 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Antique Brass 830703 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: Polished Nickel 830760 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: White 1127851 New Industrial Task Lamp: Antique Brass:LED:Antique Brass 1128008 New Industrial Task Lamp Black/Antique Brass:LED:Black/Antique Bras 6379200 New Industrial Task Lamp:Teal 1219963 New Industrial Task Lamp Black:CFL:Black 8170136 New Industrial Task Lamp:Plaster 1127778 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Antique Brass 1128040 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Black/Antique Brass 1128255 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 1128289 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 830737 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp Turmeric
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.
Injuries
The firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot. There have been no reports of injuries.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- 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.
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