Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 2, 2012 CPSC #12100

Quick answer

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #12100, announced on February 2, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to west elm for a full store credit.. Affected brand: West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Overarching Floor Lamp

Recalled brands

West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to West Elm for a full store credit.

Recall date

February 2, 2012

Categories

Floor and Table Lamps

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12100?

CPSC recall #12100 covers Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 2, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12100?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12100 is consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to west elm for a full store credit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Overarching-Floor-Lamp-Recalled-by-West-Elm-Due-to-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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