Pottery Barn Lamp Recall
Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard
Name of Product: Pottery Barn Lamps
Units: About 7,300
Importer: Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Pottery Barn has received one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock when she touched the lamp.
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.
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
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, unplug them and contact Pottery Barn for instructions on how to return the lamp for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn toll-free at (877) 851-7890 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT seven days a week, or visit the firm’s website at www.potterybarn.com
