Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled November 12, 2010 · CPSC recall 11037 · Pottery Barn

Hazard

The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 7,300

Incidents / injuries

Pottery Barn has received one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock when she touched the lamp.

Description

This recall involves Pottery Barn's Clay Task Lamp (Model #2467553), the Montgomery Task Lamp (Model #9691783) and the Montgomery Floor Lamp (Model #9691775). All of the lamps have bronze-colored finishes. "Pottery Barn" and the model number are printed on the bottom of the lamp.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (877) 851-7890 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.potterybarn.com

Product

Pottery Barn Lamps

Imported by

Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Pottery Barn stores nationwide, in Pottery Barn's catalog and on the firm's website www.potterybarn.com from July 2009 through August 2010 for between $60 and $300.

Made in

India

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