Ethan Allen Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Electrical Shock

A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock.

Recall #: 15712
Affected scope: About 70

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Ethan Allen of Danbury, Conn. recalled The floor lamp is made of bronze-plated steel with a bronze finish. The lamp sits on a sq….

Ethan Allen Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Electrical Shock was recalled by Ethan Allen of Danbury, Conn. in December 10, 2014. Reason: A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock.. Remedy: Consumers should unplug the lamp and return it to an Ethan Allen Design Center for a full…. Verify recall #15712 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ethan Allen of Danbury, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock..

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agency class: December 10, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15712 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The floor lamp is made of bronze-plated steel with a bronze finish. The lamp sits on a square metal base that is about 8 inches by 8 inches and has an adjustable bronze-plated metal post that goes up to 60 inches high. A second pole adjusts the tilt of the lamp. At the end of this second pole is a six-sided metal lamp shade about 6 inches in diameter and about 4 inches tall. On the underside of the base is a label with the name Ethan Allen, the item number 09-2562 and the date code 12/2013.

Reason for recall

A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should unplug the lamp and return it to an Ethan Allen Design Center for a full refund, including delivery charges if shipped.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15712
Date reported	December 10, 2014
Date initiated	December 10, 2014
Recalling firm	Ethan Allen of Danbury, Conn.
Affected scope	About 70
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 unplug the lamp and return it to an Ethan Allen Design Center for a full refund, including delivery charges if s…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should unplug the lamp and return it to an Ethan Allen Design Center for a full refund, including delivery charges if shipped.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 10, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15712.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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