Target Recalls Threshold Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazard

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp, unplug it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Target has received six reports of short circuiting which have resulted in fires, minor property damage and two consumers being shocked.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Target stores nationwide and Target.com from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $70.

Contact the company

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.