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Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Recalled 2016-07-14. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 2,700Units

2016-07-14Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves brown metal floor lamps with alabaster glass shades. They are illuminated with a single 100-watt light bulb and measure about 70 to 72 inches tall. The model numbers LMP4229, LMP4168 and LMP10771 can be found on the label at the bottom of the lamps.
The hazard: The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards.
Injuries: Home Source has received three reports of the lamp's sockets burning and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor lamps and contact Home Source for information on returning the lamps for a full refund.

The details

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.