Overarching Floor Lamp Recalled by West Elm Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 12100. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to West Elm for a full store credit.
CPSC recall 12100 has the recall date 2 Feb 2012. The notice names the firm West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma. The recall has about 5,750 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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| Incidents and injuries | The firm is aware of at least 39 reports of short circuits in the lamp, including three reports of shock, one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger and two reports of minor property damage. |
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| Units | 5,750 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The Overarching Floor Lamp is 77 inches tall with a 19-inch diameter base and a curving arm that extends the lamp about 5 feet from the base. The arm and base are made of polished nickel. It was sold with a linen shade in the colors natural, white or charcoal. The lamp has a three-way on/off switch. Lamps with the following SKU numbers are being recalled: 4041158, 4041216, 4282125 and 4308169. SKU numbers of the recalled lamps appear only on the back of the packaging in the lower right-hand corner and not on the lamps. Lamps with SKU numbers located on the socket assembly are not being recalled. |
| Product | Overarching Floor Lamp, About 5,750, Floor and Table Lamps |
| Sold at | West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250. |
| Importer | West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,750Median 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 West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2017 | West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard |
| 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 |
| 29 Dec 2011 | West Elm Recalls Dover Dining Table Due to Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12100The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12100. https://recallregister.com/product/972-overarching-floor-lamp-recalled-by-west-elm-due-to-shock-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 12100 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm is aware of at least 39 reports of short circuits in the lamp, including three reports of shock, one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger and two reports of minor property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12100?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12100?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,750