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Designs Direct recalls floor lamps over fire risk

The recall covers about 4,200 three-light floor lamps sold at HomeGoods after reports of smoking, melting and sparking cords.

Designs Direct is recalling about 4,200 three-light floor lamps sold under its Cupcakes and Cashmere brand, after reports the cord or wiring can smoke, melt, spark or catch fire CPSC. The company has received 11 reports of incidents, including two shock and burn injuries CPSC.

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What to do

The lamps sold at HomeGoods stores from June 2025 through July 2026 for between $79 and $89 CPSC. Anyone with one should stop using it, turn it off and unplug it right away CPSC.

Designs Direct says consumers will be asked to cut the cord and send a photo of the destroyed lamp CPSC. That photo should follow the instructions posted on the company's recall website CPSC. The company will issue a full refund within 15 days of receiving the photo proof CPSC. The recall is nationwide, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission does not break the count down by state CPSC.

Consumers can reach Designs Direct toll-free at 888-425-9692 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or by email at recall@designsdirectllc.com CPSC.

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How we know this:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on October 1, 2026, in a notice listing Designs Direct LLC, doing business as Designs Direct Creative Group, of Covington, Kentucky, as the recalling firm CPSC.

The source filing

Recall number27007
Recall dateOctober 01, 2026
ProductDesigns Direct Cupcakes and Cashmere Brand Three-Light Floor Lamps
UnitsAbout 4,200
HazardWhen plugged in or switched on, the lamp cord or internal wiring can smoke, melt, spark, overheat or ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
RemedyConsumers should stop using the recalled lamp immediately, turn it off, and unplug it. Consumers will be asked to cut the cord and provide a photograph of the destroyed lamp, following the instructions at https://www.designsdirectllc.com/recalls/. Designs Direct will issue a full refund to consumers within 15 days of receipt of the photo proof of destruction.
Remedy typeRefund
Injuries reportedThe firm has received 11 reports of incidents, including two shock and burn injuries.
Sold atSold At: HomeGoods retail stores from June 2025 through July 2026 for between $79 and $89.
CompanyDesigns Direct LLC, d/b/a Designs Direct Creative Group, of Covington, Kentucky
Manufactured inCambodia
ScopeNational recall — CPSC publishes no state or ZIP breakdown
Consumer contactDesigns Direct toll-free at 888-425-9692 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or by email at recall@designsdirectllc.com, or online at https://www.designsdirectllc.com/recalls/ or https://www.designsdirectllc.com and click on “Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
View the original at cpsc.gov

Published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (saferproducts.gov). This is the agency's public filing as The Lantern received it, shown with its fields named in plain English.

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