Pottery Barn Recalls Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

Pottery Barn Lamps

Date of Recall
2010-11-12

CPSC Release Number
11-037

Manufactured In
India

Company Phone Number
(877) 851-7890

Units
About 7,300

Importer
Pottery Barn, of San Francisco, Calif.

Sold By
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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
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.

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

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