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Ashley Furniture Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: June 12, 2018 Initiated: June 12, 2018 #18747

Product Description

This recall involves Signature Design by Ashley Amnon floor lamps with a floor switch and 12 lightbulb sockets. The portable, electric floor lamps are metal with a bronze finish and measure about 64 inches tall. Model number L207971 is printed on a label on the underside of the lamp's base.

Reason for Recall

The incorrect label on the lamp states that consumers can use 40 watt lightbulbs in the product. However, the socket is only designed to support 25 watt lightbulbs. Use of incorrect wattage lightbulbs can melt the power switch, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled floor lamps and contact Ashley Furniture for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Ashley Furniture is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 900 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Signature Design by Ashley Amnon floor lamps with a floor switch and 12 lightbulb sockets. The portable, electric floor lamps are metal with a bronze finish and measure about 64 inches tall. Model number L207971 is printed on a label on the underside of the lamp's base.. Recalled by DBA Export India PVT Ltd., of India. Units affected: About 900 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The incorrect label on the lamp states that consumers can use 40 watt lightbulbs in the product. However, the socket is only designed to support 25 watt lightbulbs. Use of incorrect wattage lightbulbs can melt the power switch, posing a burn hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled floor lamps and contact Ashley Furniture for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Ashley Furniture is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 12, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18747.