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American Signature Recalls Table Lamps Due to Risk of Shock, Fire (Recall Alert)

Recall 14-736 · June 17, 2014 · American Signature

What to doConsumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamps and return the lamp to the nearest Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture store for a full refund or store credit equal to their purchase price. American Signature is contacting all known consumers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-736 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 17, 2014
Brand
American Signature
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
26-inch Table Lamp
Hazard
Risk of Shock, Fire (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 730
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 19, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves 26-inch table lamps. The lamp has a 16-inch tall, rectangular shade and a square dark wood and mirror base with a mirrored circle pattern on the front. A silver on/off dial is on the lower front of the lamp's base. A label on the underside of the lamp base has "NOVA, Item Number 1010154 and UL E312412." The description on the customer sales invoice reads, "26" TBL LAMP-MIRROR CIRCLE."

Is my product affected?

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

  • 26-inch Table Lamp · About 730 units

Photos from the recall notice

American Signature 26-inch Table Lamp
American Signature 26-inch Table Lamp

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from February 2013 to March 2014 for about $100.; American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received three reports of the power dial switch on the lamp causing a short to the ground wire or popping a circuit breaker. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Value City Furniture at (888) 751-8552 or American Signature Inc. at (888) 751-8553 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com and click on "Recall Information."

Recall history and context

American Signature appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Signature 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?

26-inch Table Lamp (About 730 units). This recall involves 26-inch table lamps.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Shock, Fire (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamps and return the lamp to the nearest Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture store for a full refund or store credit equal to their purchase price. American Signature is contacting all known consumers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 19, 2014. 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.