CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 12, 2012

Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

This recall involves Classic Quarters Five Light Floor Lamps. The lamps stand about five feet tall and have a gunmetal or chrome colored metal pole and five adjustable lights mounted on flexible metal tubes at the top. Dark plastic or multi-colored double plastic shades cover each of the five lights. Recalled lamps use standard incandescent or CFL bulbs and have labels marked with the model number "G-1843-5" affixed to the underside of the lamp base. These lamps can be further identified by SKU numbers 612007239, 612007829 or 612008982 at the beginning of the instructions. Lamps that use candelabra bulbs are not subject to this recall and can be identified by labels marked with the model number "G-1844-5B" and SKU numbers 612009036 or 612009037 in the instructions.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Big Lots stores nationwide from April 2010 through November 2011 for between $30 and $50.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of melting lamp shades. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12086

Product Information

Product Name
Five-Light Floor Lamps
Product Type
Floor and Table Lamps
Number of Units
About 43,700
Imported By
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Website www.biglots.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com