CPSC Recall in 2011: Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-279

Date: July 19, 2011

Product Name:

Recall Description:

"Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket."

Hazard Description:

"Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and make the bulb difficult to remove which can result in a broken light bulb, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Melted flammable glue that migrates onto the electrical components of the lamp poses a risk of fire."

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: "Approximately 13,000"

Incidents:

Target has received six reports of glue on the lamp socket melting and migrating into the bulb area of the socket. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide and Target.com from January 2011 to April 2011 for about $13.

Manufactured In:

China