Recall: Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2012 Release #12-086 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 244-5687 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Five-Light Floor Lamps
Units: About 43,700
Importer: Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of melting lamp shades. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold exclusively at: Big Lots stores nationwide from April 2010 through November 2011 for between $30 and $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: 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
Big Lots 5-Light Floor Lamp with dark shades |
Big Lots 5-Light Floor Lamp with multi-colored shades |
Label on underside of base of recalled lamps