Recall #13-175 · Published April 23, 2013

Modern Home Floor Lamps

West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Floor Lamps from Modern Home on April 23, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.

Recalled Industrial Overarching West Elm Floor Lamp
Recalled Industrial Overarching West Elm Floor Lamp
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

Model number 192799, 192856, 465906 or 465922 and "Industrial Overarching Floor Lamp" appear on the on the lamp's packaging.

Which products are included?

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).

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 24 reports of product failures, including 10 incidents of lamps collapsing and three incidents of the cord sparking There have been no reports of injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand
Modern Home
Manufacturer
Modern Home, of Guangdong, China
Product type
Lamps
Recall number
13-175
Units
About 900
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
West Elm stores, catalog and online nationwide from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $380 with the shade and $300 without the shade.
Importer
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco

Floor Lamps

CPSC product type: Floor and Table Lamps

Recall contact information

West Elm; toll-free at (855) 776-6953, from 7 a.m. to midnight ET everyday, or online at www.westelm.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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