A Household Consumer Product Recall Alert Has Been Issued: Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard. The recalled household product reportedly has the following potential safety hazard:
The wiring for the lamp’s light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the double plastic shades over the bulbs.
For more information on the household consumer products recall, read the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Recall Alert: Big Lots Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Shock Hazard.
To report a potentially defective, unsafe, dangerous or hazardous household consumer product to the CPSC, submit a complaint at saferproducts.gov.
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