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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Hello from CPSC. There are two recalls of household items we wanted to make sure that you know about.
Recall Date: April 23, 2013
Recall Number: 13-175
West Elm Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Injury and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Floor Lamps
Hazard: A failure of the lamp's joint locking mechanisms can cause the lamp to collapse and the electrical cord to spark, posing injury and shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled lamp and return it to West Elm for a full refund, including return shipping.
Consumer Contact: West Elm; toll-free at (855) 776-6953, from 7 a.m. to midnight ET every day, or online at www.westelm.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/WestElm-Recalls-Floor-Lamps
Recall Details
Units: About 900
Description: This recall involves Industrial Overarching model floor lamps with an iron base and arm in an antique bronze finish, one light socket and a round natural linen shade. They are approximately 78 inches tall and have a swiveling triple-jointed adjustable arm and an ON/OFF foot switch at the base. The lamp's shade is about 12.5 inches high, 18.5 inches in diameter at the top, and 21 inches in diameter at the bottom. Model number 192799, 192856, 465906 or 465922 and "Industrial Overarching Floor Lamp" appear on the on the lamp's packaging. The model name and the date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format are printed on a sticker affixed to the underside of the base. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 08/2012 (Aug. 2012) and 02/2013 (Feb. 2013).
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 24 reports of product failures, including 10 incidents of lamps collapsing and three incidents of the cord sparking There have been no reports of injuries.
Sold at: West Elm stores, catalog and online nationwide from December 2012 through February 2013 for about $380 with the shade and $300 without the shade.
Importer: West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco
Manufacturer: Modern Home, of Guangdong, China Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: April 24, 2013
Recall Number: 13-178
Target Recalls Giada De Laurentiis Lasagna Pan Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of product: Giada De Laurentiis Ceramic 9x13 Inch Lasagna Pan
Hazard: The pan can break causing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lasagna pans and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the pan as part of the six-piece set should return the lasagna pan only.
Consumer Contact: Target guest relations at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page and then select Home & Kitchen.
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Target-Recalls-Giada-de-Laurentiis-Lasagna-Pans/
Recall Details
Units: About 148,700
Description: The recall involves Giada De Laurentiis-branded ceramic lasagna pans. The cream-colored pans are 9 by13 inches in size and they were sold individually and as part of a six-piece set. The bottom of the pan is stamped "Giada de Laurentiis for Target."
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 39 reports of the pan or its handles breaking or cracking during normal use. Cuts and lacerations were reported in six of those incidents.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from January 2009 through October 2012 for about $22 for individual pans and between $35 and $50 for the six-piece sets.
Importer: Wilton Industries, Inc., of Woodridge, Ill. and Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in
receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a
product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please
tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
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