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West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Published: December 4, 2017Recall ID: 18052Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be cut or fray by the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves West Elm's Industrial Task table lamps. The metal lamps have an on/off switch and an adjustable arm that locks at two angles. The head of the lamp has a tension that allows it to swivel to direct light. Some models have a USB port in the base. The lamps were sold in various colors and are about 33 inches tall and measure about 7 inches in diameter at the base. West Elm, the SKU# and the date of manufacture in Letter/YYYY format are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture for the non-USB modes are C/2014 and later. All lamps with a USB port in the base are included in this recall. The SKU numbers for the recalled lamps are the following: SKU Description 3967424 Industrial Task Lamp Workspace Antique Bronze 9353603 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Black/Antique Brass 9353645 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Polished Nickel 4638800 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Teal 4639352 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:White 4639329 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Antique Brass 830703 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: Polished Nickel 830760 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: White 1127851 New Industrial Task Lamp: Antique Brass:LED:Antique Brass 1128008 New Industrial Task Lamp Black/Antique Brass:LED:Black/Antique Bras 6379200 New Industrial Task Lamp:Teal 1219963 New Industrial Task Lamp Black:CFL:Black 8170136 New Industrial Task Lamp:Plaster 1127778 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Antique Brass 1128040 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Black/Antique Brass 1128255 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 1128289 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 830737 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp Turmeric

Affected Products

Table lamps

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/West-Elm-Recalls-Table-Lamps-Due-to-Shock-Hazard
TitleWest Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_9.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled West Elm Industrial Task Table Lamp
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_7.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled West Elm Industrial Task Lamp with USB Port
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_7.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionRecalled Industrial Task Lamp with USB Port Detail
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic4_0.png
Images › 4 › CaptionRecalled West Elm Industrial Task table lamps
Images › 5 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic5_2.jpg
Images › 5 › CaptionWest Elm, the SKU# and the date of manufacture in Letter/YYYY format are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base.
Hazards › NameThe electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be cut or fray by the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot. There have been no reports of injuries.
Products › NameTable lamps
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 43,000
Recall I D8197
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
Importers › NameWest Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers › NameWest Elm stores nationwide, West Elm's catalog and online at www.westelm.com from June 2014 through October 2017 for about $130 for the lamp with a USB and for between $80 and $100 for the lamp without a USB.
Recall Date2017-12-04T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves West Elm's Industrial Task table lamps. The metal lamps have an on/off switch and an adjustable arm that locks at two angles. The head of the lamp has a tension that allows it to swivel to direct light. Some models have a USB port in the base. The lamps were sold in various colors and are about 33 inches tall and measure about 7 inches in diameter at the base. West Elm, the SKU# and the date of manufacture in Letter/YYYY format are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture for the non-USB modes are C/2014 and later. All lamps with a USB port in the base are included in this recall. The SKU numbers for the recalled lamps are the following: SKU Description 3967424 Industrial Task Lamp Workspace Antique Bronze 9353603 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Black/Antique Brass 9353645 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Polished Nickel 4638800 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Teal 4639352 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:White 4639329 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Antique Brass 830703 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: Polished Nickel 830760 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: White 1127851 New Industrial Task Lamp: Antique Brass:LED:Antique Brass 1128008 New Industrial Task Lamp Black/Antique Brass:LED:Black/Antique Bras 6379200 New Industrial Task Lamp:Teal 1219963 New Industrial Task Lamp Black:CFL:Black 8170136 New Industrial Task Lamp:Plaster 1127778 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Antique Brass 1128040 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Black/Antique Brass 1128255 Non CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 1128289 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp:Evergreen 830737 CFL New Industrial Task Lamp Turmeric
Recall Number18052
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactWest Elm toll-free at 866-577-9276 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET every day, or online at www.westelm.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date2017-12-04T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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