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Lea Industries Recalls Lighted Night Stands Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled August 7, 2014 · CPSC recall 14252 · Lea

Lea Industries Willow Run (toffee) night standLea Industries Willow Run (white) night standLea Industries Americana (medium oak) night stand
Hazard
The light fixture under the night stand can overheat and scorch carpet, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 500 in the United States and 20 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of the lighting fixtures underneath the night stands overheating and scorching carpets. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves lighted night stands sold in three different styles and finishes. The night stands are made of wood, have two drawers, a power strip on the back panel and a 20-watt halogen bulb on the underside of the bottom panel. Recalled models include: 244-421 Willow Run in a toffee finish, 245-421 Willow Run in a white finish and 237-420 Americana in a medium oak finish. They measure about 22 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 27 inches high. "Lea" and the model number are printed on a label on the back of the night stands. There are two touch buttons on either side of the side panels which operate the nightstand's lamp.

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug the night stand light from the outlet and contact Lea Industries to arrange for a free repair and a $50 gift card. Only night stands with a light fixture are included in this recall.

Contact

Lea Industries toll-free at (888) 770-7116 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.leafurniture.com and click on "Safety" for more information.

Product
Lea lighted night stands
Imported by
Lea Industries, of High Point, N.C.
Retailers
Furnitureland South and other major furniture stores nationwide and online at Hayneedle.com and others from March 2013 through April 2014 for about $350.
Made in
Vietnam

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

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