Place & Time battery-operated desk lamps recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 19, 2024

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Jo-Ann Stores Recalls Place & Time Battery-Operated Desk Lamps Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

24373

Sold / distributed

Jo-Ann Stores nationwide and online at www.joann.com from May 2024 through July 2024 for about $23.

Why it was recalled

The desk lamp's battery compartment can overheat while using the USB charging cord, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Place & Time® battery-operated desk lamps with a USB cord. The lamp was sold in three colors: green with the model number 4843351B, pink with the model number 4843351A, and cream with the model number 4843351D. The model number can be found on the label on the bottom of the lamp. The lamp is about 12 inches high when the neck is fully extended and about 4 inches wide at the base.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled desk lamps and return them to Jo-Ann Stores for a full refund. Consumers without a purchase receipt will receive a $23 store credit. Consumers who are unable to return the lamp to a store can email a photo of the purchase receipt to [email protected] with the subject "Desk Lamp Recall Refund" to receive an electronic gift card for the amount on the purchase receipt, or a $23 store credit if the consumer does not have the receipt and provides a photo of the lamp.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.