West Elm recalls table lamps Due to Shock Hazard

The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be cut or fray

By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs

West Elm of Brooklyn, NY., is recalling about 43,000 West Elm Industrial Task table lamps.

The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be cut or fray by the lamps adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

The firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot. There have been no reports of injuries.

This recall involves West Elms Industrial Task table lamps.

The metal lamps have an on/off switch and an adjustable arm that locks at two angles. The head of the lamp has a tension that allows it to swivel to direct light. Some models have a USB port in the base.

The lamps were sold in various colors and are about 33 inches tall and measure about 7 inches in diameter at the base. West Elm, the SKU# and the date of manufacture in Letter/YYYY format are printed on a sticker on the underside of the base.

Dates of manufacture for the non-USB modes are C/2014 and later. All lamps with a USB port in the base are included in this recall.

Lamps with the following SKU numbers are being recalled:

The lamps, manufactured in China, were sold at West Elm stores nationwide, West Elms catalog and online at www.westelm.com from June 2014, through October 2017, for about $130 for the lamp with a USB and for between $80 and $100 for the lamp without a USB.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.

Consumers may contact West Elm toll-free at 866-577-9276 from 7 a.m. to midnight (ET) every day, or online at www.westelm.com.