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Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

Recall 12-100 · February 2, 2012 · West Elm

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

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-100 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 2, 2012
Brand
West Elm
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Overarching Floor Lamp
Hazard
Shock Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 5,750
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 22, 2016

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Overarching Floor Lamp · About 5,750 units

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Overarching Floor Lamp
Overarching Floor Lamp

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250.; West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (855) 236-1941 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.westelm.com

Recall history and context

West Elm appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all West Elm 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?

Overarching Floor Lamp (About 5,750 units). 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.

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 lamp and return it to West Elm for a full store credit.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 22, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.