Recalls / 2013-09-03
Target Recalls Threshold Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazard
13275 · Recalled 2013-09-03 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
Target has received six reports of short circuiting which have resulted in fires, minor property damage and two consumers being shocked.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| White 2-Bulb Floor Lamp | About 25,000 and 541 in Canada. |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- J. Hunt & Company
- Importer
- Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Target, Target.com
Consumer 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.
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Source: CPSC recall 13275. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.