CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 2, 2012

Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard

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. Lamps with the following SKU numbers are being recalled: 4041158, 4041216, 4282125 and 4308169. SKU numbers of the recalled lamps appear only on the back of the packaging in the lower right-hand corner and not on the lamps. Lamps with SKU numbers located on the socket assembly are not being recalled.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250.
Injuries
The firm is aware of at least 39 reports of short circuits in the lamp, including three reports of shock, one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger and two reports of minor property damage.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12100

Product Information

Product Name
Overarching Floor Lamp
Product Type
Floor and Table Lamps
Number of Units
About 5,750
Imported By
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (855) 236-1941
Website www.westelm.com
Full Contact Information

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