Amnon floor lamps recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 12, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Ashley Furniture Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

18747

Brand / firm

DBA Export India PVT Ltd., of India

Sold / distributed

Ashley Furniture Home stores, independently owned and operated furniture stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Ashleyfurniture.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com and other online retailer websites from February 2017 through April 2018 for between $160 and $300.

Why it was recalled

The incorrect label on the lamp states that consumers can use 40 watt lightbulbs in the product. However, the socket is only designed to support 25 watt lightbulbs. Use of incorrect wattage lightbulbs can melt the power switch, posing a burn hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Signature Design by Ashley Amnon floor lamps with a floor switch and 12 lightbulb sockets. The portable, electric floor lamps are metal with a bronze finish and measure about 64 inches tall. Model number L207971 is printed on a label on the underside of the lamp's base.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled floor lamps and contact Ashley Furniture for instructions on how to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Ashley Furniture is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.