Target Recalls Threshold Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazard

Recalled September 3, 2013 · CPSC recall 13275 · Target

Hazard

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 to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 25,000 and 541 in Canada.

Incidents / injuries

Target has received six reports of short circuiting which have resulted in fires, minor property damage and two consumers being shocked.

Description

This recall includes white plastic, turned-spindle design floor lamps with white fabric drum lamp shades and two 3-way pull-chain switches. 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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help tab, then click on Home and Kitchen for more information.

Product

White 2-Bulb Floor Lamp

Manufacturer(s)

J. Hunt & Company of Bono, Ark.

Imported by

Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide and Target.com from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $70.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →