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West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards

Recall 13-175 · April 23, 2013 · West Elm

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

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-175 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 23, 2013
Brand
West Elm
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Floor Lamps
Hazard
Injury and Shock Hazards
Hazard type
Electric shockFalls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 23, 2015

What was recalled

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).

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Floor Lamps · About 900 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Industrial Overarching West Elm Floor Lamp
Recalled Industrial Overarching West Elm Floor Lamp

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: West Elm stores, catalog and online nationwide from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $380 with the shade and $300 without the shade.; Modern Home, of Guangdong, China; West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 24 reports of product failures, including 10 incidents of lamps collapsing and three incidents of the cord sparking There have been no reports of injuries.

Consumer contact

West Elm; toll-free at (855) 776-6953, from 7 a.m. to midnight ET everyday, or online at www.westelm.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

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?

Floor Lamps (About 900 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury and Shock Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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