The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif., announced a voluntary recall of about 7,300 Pottery Barn Lamps today.
Hazard: The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn has received one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock when she touched the lamp.
Description: This recall involves Pottery Barn's Clay Task Lamp (Model #2467553), the Montgomery Task Lamp (Model #9691783) and the Montgomery Floor Lamp (Model #9691775). All of the lamps have bronze-colored finishes. Pottery Barn and the model number are printed on the bottom of the lamp.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (877) 851-7890 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.potterybarn.com.
