Floor Lamps Recalled by Dolan Northwest Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Recalled January 17, 2013 · CPSC recall 13099 · Floor

Dolan Burien 1117-SS Stainless Steel Floor Lamp

Hazard

The on/off foot switch on the lamps can fail and melt, resulting in shock and fire hazards.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 1,100

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of melting switches, resulting in one report of property damage to the surrounding floor.

Description

This recall involves Burien model floor lamps with four individual light sockets and white glass shades on top of four individual tubes of varying lengths. The lamps are approximately 72 inches tall and were sold in stainless steel and bronze finishes. Model number 1117 and the date of manufacture in YYYY.MM format are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 2010.11 (Nov. 2010) and 2012.09 (Sept. 2012).

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled lamp and return it to the store for a repair. The store will replace the on/off foot switch with a new plug and dimmer. Consumers who purchased the lamps online should contact Dolan NW for a replacement lamp.

Contact

Dolan NW LLC; toll-free at (888) 213-5758, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday to Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at seattlelighting.com, globelighting.com, builderslighting.com or destinationlighting.com for more information.

Product

Burien Floor Lamps

Imported by

Dolan Northwest LLC, of Portland, Ore. dba Seattle Lighting, Globe Lighting, Builders Lighting and Destination Lighting

Retailers

Seattle Lighting, Globe Lighting, Builders Lighting showrooms in the Pacific Northwest and online at DestinationLighting.com from November 2010 through September 2012 for about $190.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →