The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18052·Announced 2017-12-04

West Elm Recalls Industrial Task Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

West Elm is recalling about 43,000 Industrial Task table lamps because the electrical wire can be cut or frayed, posing a risk of electric shock.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., is recalling about 43,000 Industrial Task table lamps. The metal lamps feature an on/off switch and an adjustable arm that locks at two angles, with some models including a USB port in the base. The electrical wire running through the lamps can be cut or frayed by the lamp's adjustable joint, which poses a risk of electric shock to consumers.

The recalled lamps were sold in various colors and are approximately 33 inches tall with a base diameter of about 7 inches. West Elm, the SKU number, and the date of manufacture in Letter/YYYY format are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base. The lamps were sold at West Elm stores nationwide, via West Elm's catalog, and online at www.westelm.com from June 2014 through October 2017. Prices ranged from about $130 for the lamp with a USB port to between $80 and $100 for the lamp without a USB port.

The firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking, or getting hot, but there have been no reports of injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping. For more information, consumers can contact West Elm toll-free at 866-577-9276 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET every day, or visit www.westelm.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Table lamps
Manufacturer
West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
43,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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