CPSC recall 12-086, announced January 12, 2012, covers Big Lots Five-Light Floor Lamps (about 43,700 units). The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 244-5687, or go to www.biglots.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.
Recalled lamps use standard incandescent or CFL bulbs and have labels marked with the model number "G-1843-5" affixed to the underside of the lamp base.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Classic Quarters Five Light Floor Lamps. The lamps stand about five feet tall and have a gunmetal or chrome colored metal pole and five adjustable lights mounted on flexible metal tubes at the top. Dark plastic or multi-colored double plastic shades cover each of the five lights. Recalled lamps use standard incandescent or CFL bulbs and have labels marked with the model number "G-1843-5" affixed to the underside of the lamp base. These lamps can be further identified by SKU numbers 612007239, 612007829 or 612008982 at the beginning of the instructions. Lamps that use candelabra bulbs are not subject to this recall and can be identified by labels marked with the model number "G-1844-5B" and SKU numbers 612009036 or 612009037 in the instructions.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
G-184. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- April 2010 through November 2011
- Where sold
- Big Lots, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $30 to $50
Why it was recalled
The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of melting lamp shades. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall, then check the item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 244-5687, or go to www.biglots.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
- Big Lots
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 12-086
- Units
- About 43,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Big Lots stores nationwide from April 2010 through November 2011 for between $30 and $50.
- Importer
- Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Five-Light Floor 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
- 43,700 units: the 13th-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
- Big Lots is named in 11 CPSC notices in this index, from 1990 to 2014. This recall is the 8th. The one before: Microfiber Glider Recliners (12-019, Oct 2011).
- Time on sale
- 20 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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