CPSC recall 11-037, announced November 12, 2010, covers Pottery Barn Lamps (about 7,300 units). The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 851-7890, or go to www.potterybarn.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Pottery Barn" and the model number are printed on the bottom of the lamp.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Pottery Barn's Clay Task Lamp (Model #2467553), the Montgomery Task Lamp (Model #9691783) and the Montgomery Floor Lamp (Model #9691775). All of the lamps have bronze-colored finishes. "Pottery Barn" and the model number are printed on the bottom of the lamp.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the bottom of the lamp
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2009 through August 2010
- Where sold
- Pottery Barn, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $60 to $300
Why it was recalled
The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Pottery Barn has received one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock when she touched the lamp.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 851-7890, or go to www.potterybarn.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pottery Barn
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 11-037
- Units
- About 7,300
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Pottery Barn stores nationwide, in Pottery Barn's catalog and on the firm's website www.potterybarn.com from July 2009 through August 2010 for between $60 and $300.
- Importer
- Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Pottery Barn Lamps
CPSC product type: Floor and Table Lamps
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 7,300 units: the 29th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 63 lamp recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 31 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Pottery Barn is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 2008 to 2014. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Pottery Barn Wooden Hammock Stands (09-001, Oct 2008).
- Time on sale
- 14 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (877) 851-7890 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.potterybarn.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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