The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20761·Announced 2020-07-09

RH Recalls Riveted Mesh Floor Lamps Due to Fire Hazard

RH is recalling Riveted Mesh Floor Lamps because the foot switch can overheat or catch fire. Consumers should stop using the lamps and contact RH for a refund.

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 fire hazard with reported instances of the switch catching fire, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

RH US, LLC is recalling approximately 1,180 Riveted Mesh Floor Lamps sold in the United States and about 54 sold in Canada. The recall is due to a fire hazard: the lamp's on/off foot switch can overheat, melt, or catch fire. The lamps were sold at RH galleries and outlets nationwide and online from November 2012 through March 2019 for between $83 and $825.

The recalled lamps are industrial steel with a mesh steel shade, measuring about 74 inches in height and 23 inches in diameter. They came with four 60W T9 Edison bulbs and a circular foot on/off switch on the electrical cord at the base. The SKU number 68270176ISTL is printed on a green label located on the bottom of the lamp base.

RH has received 11 reports of the foot switch overheating, including one report of the switch catching fire. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled lamp immediately and contact RH for a full refund of the purchase price. RH is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Riveted Mesh Floor Lamps
Manufacturer
RH US, LLC, of Corte Madera, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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