Recalled Product

Overarching Floor Lamp

On 2012-02-02, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding Overarching Floor Lamp due to a potential shock hazard. This product sold new beginning in March 2011 for about $250.

About 6,000 units are involved in this recall. Instance(s) of injuries, property damage have been reported. More Info.

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This was the 3rd recall of Lamps in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 20 similar recalls, involving about 400,000 product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Lamps.

What is the problem?

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Instance(s) of injuries, property damage have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The Overarching Floor Lamp is 77 inches tall with a 19-inch diameter base and a curving arm that extends the lamp about 5 feet from the base. The arm and base are made of polished nickel. It was sold with a linen shade in the colors natural, white or charcoal. The lamp has a three-way on/off switch.

These items were sold new⁺ at West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to West Elm for a full store credit.

For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (855)236-1941 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.westelm.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.