CPSC Recall in 2013: West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-175

Date: April 23, 2013

Product Name: Floor Lamps

Recall Description:

The lamp arm can fail to lock at the joints, causing the lamp to fall. When this happens, the lamp's electrical cord can spark.

Hazard Description:

A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 900

Incidents:

The firm has received 24 reports of product failures, including 10 incidents of lamps collapsing and three incidents of the cord sparking There have been no reports of injuries.

Sold At:

West Elm stores, catalog and online nationwide from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $380 with the shade and $300 without the shade.

Manufactured In:

China