Coaster Company of America Recalls Brass Floor Lamps Due to Electrocution Risk
Coaster Company of America is recalling approximately 1,900 brass floor lamps because a defect could cause electrocution, even when the switch is off.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that one child was electrocuted, which constitutes a known fatality and mandates a Critical severity score per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The Coaster Company of America is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,900 brass floor lamps due to a possible electrocution hazard. The affected models are 2607, 2618, and 2620, which were sold nationwide since January 1987 for approximately $50 each. The lamps feature three metal support legs bolted to a central metal post.
The hazard exists because certain screws holding the legs to the center post may be too long, potentially piercing the power cord insulation and energizing the entire brass frame. This risk may persist even when the lamp switch is in the "off" position. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that one child was electrocuted in Alaska.
Consumers with these lamps should immediately unplug them from electrical outlets. They should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers may call Coaster Company of America at 1-800-221-9699, or California residents may call 213-944-7899.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coaster Company of America brass floor lamps
- Manufacturer
- Coaster Company of America
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lighting
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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