CPSC Recall in 2010: Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-037

Date: November 11, 2010

Product Name: Pottery Barn Lamps

Recall Description:

This recall involves Pottery Barn’s Clay Task Lamp (Model #2467553), the Montgomery Task Lamp (Model #9691783) and the Montgomery Floor Lamp (Model #9691775). All of the lamps have bronze-colored finishes. “Pottery Barn” and the model number are printed on the bottom of the lamp.

Hazard Description:

The electrical wire that runs through the lamps can be pinched or severed at the lamp’s adjustable joint, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 7,300

Incidents:

Pottery Barn has received one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock when she touched the lamp.

Sold At:

Pottery Barn stores nationwide, in Pottery Barn’s catalog and on the firm’s website www.potterybarn.com from July 2009 through August 2010 for between $60 and $300.

Manufactured In:

India