CPSC recall 13-099, announced January 17, 2013, covers Dolan Northwest Burien Floor Lamps (about 1,100 units). The on/off foot switch on the lamps can fail and melt, resulting in shock and fire hazards. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled lamp and return it to the store for a repair. Recall contact: call (888) 213-5758, or email floorlamprecall@destinationlighting.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.
Model number 1117 and the date of manufacture in YYYY.MM format are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the base.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Burien model floor lamps with four individual light sockets and white glass shades on top of four individual tubes of varying lengths. The lamps are approximately 72 inches tall and were sold in stainless steel and bronze finishes. Model number 1117 and the date of manufacture in YYYY.MM format are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 2010.11 (Nov. 2010) and 2012.09 (Sept. 2012).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label affixed to the underside of the base
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2010 through September 2012
- Price paid
- $190
Why it was recalled
The on/off foot switch on the lamps can fail and melt, resulting in shock and fire hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of melting switches, resulting in one report of property damage to the surrounding floor.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled lamp and return it to the store for a repair. The store will replace the on/off foot switch with a new plug and dimmer. Consumers who purchased the lamps online should contact Dolan NW for a replacement lamp.
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 (888) 213-5758, or email floorlamprecall@destinationlighting.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair.
- 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
- Dolan Northwest
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 13-099
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Seattle Lighting, Globe Lighting, Builders Lighting showrooms in the Pacific Northwest and online at DestinationLighting.com from November 2010 through September 2012 for about $190.
- Importer
- Dolan Northwest LLC, of Portland, Ore. dba Seattle Lighting, Globe Lighting, Builders Lighting and Destination Lighting
Burien Floor Lamps
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,100 units: the 45th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them. Electric shock: named in 29 of 63 lamp recalls.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 5 of 63 lamp recalls. The most common is refund (31).
- Brand history
- Dolan Northwest is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2012 to 2019. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Dongguan Young Long Electric Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixture (13-039, Nov 2012).
- Time on sale
- 23 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Dolan NW LLC; toll-free at (888) 213-5758, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday to Friday, by email at floorlamprecall@destinationlighting.com or online at seattlelighting.com, globelighting.com, builderslighting.com or destinationlighting.com for more information.
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