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West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Recall 18-052 · December 4, 2017 · West Elm

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-052 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 4, 2017
Brand
West Elm
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Table lamps
Hazard
Shock Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shockLaceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 43,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 4, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves West Elm's Industrial Task table lamps. The metal lamps have an on/off switch and an adjustable arm that locks at two angles. The head of the lamp has a tension that allows it to swivel to direct light. Some models have a USB port in the base. The lamps were sold in various colors and are about 33 inches tall and measure about 7 inches in diameter at the base. West Elm, the SKU# and the date of manufacture in Letter/YYYY format are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture for the non-USB modes are C/2014 and later. All lamps with a USB port in the base are included in this recall. The SKU numbers for the recalled lamps are the following: SKU Description 3967424 Industrial Task Lamp Workspace Antique Bronze 9353603 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Black/Antique Brass 9353645 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Polished Nickel 4638800 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Teal 4639352 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:White 4639329 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Antique Brass 830703 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: Polished Nickel 830760 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: White 1127851 New Industrial Task Lamp: Antique Brass:LED:Antique Brass 1128008 New Industrial Task Lamp Black/Antique Brass:LED:Black/Antique Bras 6379200 New Industrial Task Lamp:Teal 1219963 New Industrial Task Lamp Black:CFL:Black 8170136 New Industrial Task Lamp:Plaster 1127778 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Antique Brass 1128040 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Black/Antique Brass 1128255 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 1128289 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 830737 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp Turmeric

Is my product affected?

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

  • Table lamps · About 43,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled West Elm Industrial Task Table Lamp
Recalled West Elm Industrial Task Table Lamp
Recalled West Elm Industrial Task Lamp with USB Port
Recalled West Elm Industrial Task Lamp with USB Port
Recalled Industrial Task Lamp with USB Port Detail
Recalled Industrial Task Lamp with USB Port Detail
Recalled West Elm Industrial Task table lamps
Recalled West Elm Industrial Task table lamps

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: West Elm stores nationwide, West Elm's catalog and online at www.westelm.com from June 2014 through October 2017 for about $130 for the lamp with a USB and for between $80 and $100 for the lamp without a USB.; West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot. There have been no reports of injuries.

Consumer contact

West Elm toll-free at 866-577-9276 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET every day, 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?

Table lamps (About 43,000 units). This recall involves West Elm's Industrial Task table lamps.

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 and return them to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.

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