West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 18052. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be cut or fray by the lamp's adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
CPSC recall 18052 has the recall date 4 Dec 2017. The notice names the firm West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma. The recall has about 43,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot. There have been no reports of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 43,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves West Elm's 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. The SKU numbers for the recalled lamps are the following: SKU Description 3967424 Industrial Task Lamp Workspace Antique Bronze 9353603 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Black/Antique Brass 9353645 New Industrial Task Lamp USB Polished Nickel 4638800 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Teal 4639352 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:White 4639329 New Industrial Task Lamp:USB:Antique Brass 830703 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: Polished Nickel 830760 LED New Industrial Task Lamp: White 1127851 New Industrial Task Lamp: Antique Brass:LED:Antique Brass 1128008 New Industrial… |
| Product | Table lamps, About 43,000 |
| Sold at | West Elm stores nationwide, West Elm's 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. |
| Importer | West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 43,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls on the register that name West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2016 | West Elm Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Elm |
| 5 Apr 2012 | West Elm Recalls Folding Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| 2 Feb 2012 | Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard |
| 29 Dec 2011 | West Elm Recalls Dover Dining Table Due to Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18052The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18052. https://recallregister.com/product/8197-west-elm-recalls-table-lamps-due-to-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18052 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 24 reports of the lamps shorting, sparking or getting hot. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
West Elm stores nationwide, West Elm's 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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18052?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18052?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 43,000