West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards

Active Recall Announced April 23, 2013 CPSC #13175

Quick answer

West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards is CPSC recall #13175, announced on April 23, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Industrial Overarching model floor lamps with an iron base and arm in an antique bronze finish, one light socket and a round natural linen shade. They are approximately 78 inches tall and have a swiveling triple-jointed adjustable arm and an ON/OFF foot switch at the base. The lamp's shade is about 12.5 inches high, 18.5 inches in diameter at the top, and 21 inches in diameter at the bottom. Model number 192799, 192856, 465906 or 465922 and "Industrial Overarching Floor Lamp" appear on the on the lamp's packaging. The model name and the date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format are printed on a sticker affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 08/2012 (Aug. 2012) and 02/2013 (Feb. 2013). The remedy is consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to west elm for a full refund, including return shipping.. Affected brands: Modern Home, West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Industrial Overarching model floor lamps with an iron base and arm in an antique bronze finish, one light socket and a round natural linen shade. They are approximately 78 inches tall and have a swiveling triple-jointed adjustable arm and an ON/OFF foot switch at the base. The lamp's shade is about 12.5 inches high, 18.5 inches in diameter at the top, and 21 inches in diameter at the bottom. Model number 192799, 192856, 465906 or 465922 and "Industrial Overarching Floor Lamp" appear on the on the lamp's packaging. The model name and the date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format are printed on a sticker affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 08/2012 (Aug. 2012) and 02/2013 (Feb. 2013).

Affected products

Floor Lamps

Recalled brands

Modern Home, West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.

Recall date

April 23, 2013

Categories

Floor and Table Lamps

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13175?

CPSC recall #13175 covers West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 23, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Industrial Overarching model floor lamps with an iron base and arm in an antique bronze finish, one light socket and a round natural linen shade. They are approximately 78 inches tall and have a swiveling triple-jointed adjustable arm and an ON/OFF foot switch at the base. The lamp's shade is about 12.5 inches high, 18.5 inches in diameter at the top, and 21 inches in diameter at the bottom. Model number 192799, 192856, 465906 or 465922 and "Industrial Overarching Floor Lamp" appear on the on the lamp's packaging. The model name and the date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format are printed on a sticker affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 08/2012 (Aug. 2012) and 02/2013 (Feb. 2013).

What is the remedy for recall #13175?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13175 is consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to west elm for a full refund, including return shipping.. 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 West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards 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/2013/West-Elm-Recalls-Floor-Lamps. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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