The lamp can short when a one-way bulb is fully tightened in the three-way socket
of ConsumerAffairs
Target Corporation is recalling about 25,500 white 2-bulb floor lamp in the U.S. and Canada.
The lamp can short when a standard one-way bulb is fully tightened in the lamp’s three-way socket, posing a fire and shock hazard. There have been six reports of short circuiting which have resulted in fires, minor property damage and two consumers being shocked.
This recall includes white plastic, turned-spindle design floor lamps with white fabric drum lamp shades and two 3-way pull-chain switches. The lamp is illuminated by two 3-way 100-watt or 29-watt CFL bulbs and stands approximately 60 inches tall. The model number PL1071 is located on a sticker on the bottom of the lamp.
The lamps, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and Target.com from September 2012, through May 2013, for about $70.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Consumers may contact Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.