February 2, 2012
Name of Product: Overarching Floor Lamp
Units: About 5,750
Importer: West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Description: The Overarching Floor Lamp is 77 inches tall with a 19-inch diameter base and a curving arm that extends the lamp about 5 feet from the base. The arm and base are made of polished nickel. It was sold with a linen shade in the colors natural, white or charcoal. The lamp has a three-way on/off switch.
Sold by: West Elm retail stores nationwide, West Elm catalogs and westelm.com from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamp and return it to West Elm for a full store credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (855) 236-1941 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.westelm.com