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American Signature Table Lamps
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Improper wiring can pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled lamps and return the lamp to the nearest Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture store for a full refund or store credit equal to their purchase price. American Signature is contacting all known consumers directly.
Who to contact: Value City Furniture at (888) 751-8552 or American Signature Inc. at (888) 751-8553 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com and click on "Recall Information."
The product
This recall involves 26-inch table lamps. The lamp has a 16-inch tall, rectangular shade and a square dark wood and mirror base with a mirrored circle pattern on the front. A silver on/off dial is on the lower front of the lamp's base. A label on the underside of the lamp base has "NOVA, Item Number 1010154 and UL E312412." The description on the customer sales invoice reads, "26" TBL LAMP-MIRROR CIRCLE."
Details
- Units affected
- About 730
- Recall date
- June 17, 2014
- Made or distributed by
- American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the power dial switch on the lamp causing a short to the ground wire or popping a circuit breaker. No injuries have been reported.
Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from February 2013 to March 2014 for about $100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “American Signature Recalls Table Lamps Due to Risk of Shock, Fire (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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