Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 12086. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The wiring for the lamp's light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and return them to a Big Lots store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 12086 has the recall date 12 Jan 2012. The notice names the firm Big Lots. The recall has about 43,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Floor and Table Lamps.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received four reports of melting lamp shades. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 43,700 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Classic Quarters Five Light Floor Lamps. The lamps stand about five feet tall and have a gunmetal or chrome colored metal pole and five adjustable lights mounted on flexible metal tubes at the top. Dark plastic or multi-colored double plastic shades cover each of the five lights. Recalled lamps use standard incandescent or CFL bulbs and have labels marked with the model number "G-1843-5" affixed to the underside of the lamp base. These lamps can be further identified by SKU numbers 612007239, 612007829 or 612008982 at the beginning of the instructions. Lamps that use candelabra bulbs are not subject to this recall and can be identified by labels marked with the model number "G-1844-5B" and SKU numbers 612009036 or 612009037 in the instructions. |
| Product | Five-Light Floor Lamps, About 43,700, Floor and Table Lamps |
| Sold at | Big Lots stores nationwide from April 2010 through November 2011 for between $30 and $50. |
| Importer | Big Lots |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 43,700Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Floor and Table Lamps
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Big Lots
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12086The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12086. https://recallregister.com/product/956-big-lots-recalls-floor-lamps-due-to-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 12086 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received four reports of melting lamp shades. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Big Lots stores nationwide from April 2010 through November 2011 for between $30 and $50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12086?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12086?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 43,700