CPSC recall · Reported April 23, 2013
West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards
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.
Modern Home, of Guangdong, China recalled This recall involves Industrial Overarching model floor lamps with an iron base and arm i….
West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards was recalled by Modern Home, of Guangdong, China in April 23, 2013. Reason: A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to sp…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a ful…. Verify recall #13175 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Modern Home, of Guangdong, China issued this CPSC recall-A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to sp….
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- April 23, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13175 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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).
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13175 |
| Date reported | April 23, 2013 |
| Date initiated | April 23, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Modern Home, of Guangdong, China |
| Affected scope | About 900 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
- Check the recall number (13175) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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