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Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Recall 11-037 · November 12, 2010 · Pottery Barn

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-037 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 12, 2010
Brand
Pottery Barn
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Pottery Barn Lamps
Hazard
Shock Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 7,300
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
May 6, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Pottery Barn's Clay Task Lamp (Model #2467553), the Montgomery Task Lamp (Model #9691783) and the Montgomery Floor Lamp (Model #9691775). All of the lamps have bronze-colored finishes. "Pottery Barn" and the model number are printed on the bottom of the lamp.

Is my product affected?

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  • Pottery Barn Lamps · About 7,300 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Pottery Barn stores nationwide, in Pottery Barn's catalog and on the firm's website www.potterybarn.com from July 2009 through August 2010 for between $60 and $300.; Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Pottery Barn has received one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock when she touched the lamp.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (877) 851-7890 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.potterybarn.com

Recall history and context

Pottery Barn appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Pottery Barn recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Pottery Barn Lamps (About 7,300 units). This recall involves Pottery Barn's Clay Task Lamp (Model #2467553), the Montgomery Task Lamp (Model #9691783) and the Montgomery Floor Lamp (Model #9691775).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.

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