Ethan Allen Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Electrical Shock
CPSC recall 15712 · announced December 10, 2014 · Ethan Allen Of Danbury, Conn · 70 units affected
The product
The floor lamp is made of bronze-plated steel with a bronze finish. The lamp sits on a square metal base that is about 8 inches by 8 inches and has an adjustable bronze-plated metal post that goes up to 60 inches high. A second pole adjusts the tilt of the lamp. At the end of this second pole is a six-sided metal lamp shade about 6 inches in diameter and about 4 inches tall. On the underside of the base is a label with the name Ethan Allen, the item number 09-2562 and the date code 12/2013.
The hazard
A defect in the line cord insulation poses a risk of electrical shock.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should unplug the lamp and return it to an Ethan Allen Design Center for a full refund, including delivery charges if shipped. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): One reported incident of electrical shock.
Sold at: Ethan Allen Design Centers between November 2013 and October 2014 for about $530.
Consumer contact: Ethan Allen toll free at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also contact a local Ethan Allen Design Center or visit www.ethanallen.com, click on "Company" and then click on "Recall" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.