American Signature Recalls Table Lamps Due to Risk of Shock, Fire (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14736 · announced June 17, 2014 · American Signature · 730 units affected
The product
This recall involves 26-inch table lamps. The lamp has a 16-inch tall, rectangular shade and a square dark wood and mirror base with a mirrored circle pattern on the front. A silver on/off dial is on the lower front of the lamp's base. A label on the underside of the lamp base has "NOVA, Item Number 1010154 and UL E312412." The description on the customer sales invoice reads, "26" TBL LAMP-MIRROR CIRCLE."
The hazard
Improper wiring can pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamps and return the lamp to the nearest Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture store for a full refund or store credit equal to their purchase price. American Signature is contacting all known consumers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of the power dial switch on the lamp causing a short to the ground wire or popping a circuit breaker. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from February 2013 to March 2014 for about $100.
Consumer contact: Value City Furniture at (888) 751-8552 or American Signature Inc. at (888) 751-8553 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com and click on "Recall Information."
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.