Lea Industries Lighted Night Stands recall: Burn Hazard
Lea Industries Recalls Lighted Night Stands Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Lea Industries Lighted Night Stands recalled?
The light fixture under the night stand can overheat and scorch carpet, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately unplug the night stand light from the outlet and contact Lea Industries to arrange for a free repair and a $50 gift card. Only night stands with a light fixture are included in this recall. Contact: Lea Industries toll-free at (888) 770-7116 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.leafurniture.com and click on "Safety" for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Lea lighted night stands
- Company
- Lea Industries, of High Point, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 500 in the United States and 20 in Canada
- Sold at
- Furnitureland South and other major furniture stores nationwide and online at Hayneedle.com and others from March 2013 through April 2014 for about $350.
- Recall date
- August 7, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of the lighting fixtures underneath the night stands overheating and scorching carpets. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves lighted night stands sold in three different styles and finishes. The night stands are made of wood, have two drawers, a power strip on the back panel and a 20-watt halogen bulb on the underside of the bottom panel. Recalled models include: 244-421 Willow Run in a toffee finish, 245-421 Willow Run in a white finish and 237-420 Americana in a medium oak finish. They measure about 22 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 27 inches high. "Lea" and the model number are printed on a label on the back of the night stands. There are two touch buttons on either side of the side panels which operate the nightstand's lamp.