Target Recalls Threshold Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | White 2-Bulb Floor Lamp |
| Units | About 25,000 and 541 in Canada. |
| Hazards | The lamp can short when a standard one-way bulb is fully tightened in the lamp's three-way socket, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund. |
| Manufacturers | J. Hunt & Company of Bono, Ark. |
Details
This recall includes white plastic, turned-spindle design floor lamps with white fabric drum lamp shades and two 3-way pull-chain switches. Lamp is illuminated by two 3-way 100-watt or 29-watt CFL bulbs and stands approximately 60 inches tall. The model number PL1071 is located on a sticker on the bottom of the lamp.
Consumer Contact
Target at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on Product Recalls under the Help tab, then click on Home and Kitchen for more information.
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