Floor Lamps
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
West Elm has recalled Industrial Overarching model floor lamps with antique bronze iron bases and natural linen shades due to a defect in the joint locking mechanisms. The lamps, which are approximately 78 inches tall with adjustable triple-jointed arms and foot switches at the base, can collapse unexpectedly. When they collapse, the electrical cord can spark, creating both injury and electrical shock hazards to consumers.
The recall applies to lamps with model numbers 192799, 192856, 465906, or 465922 that were manufactured between August 2012 and February 2013. The model name and manufacturing date appear on a sticker on the underside of the lamp's base. According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately unplug the affected lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, which includes return shipping costs.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
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).
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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