WBM floor and table lamps
4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 9, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 4reports to CPSC
- Apr 9, 2017the latest report was made
- Dec 22, 2011the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- WBM
- Makers
- WBM LLC and AB MARKETERS LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Floor and table lampsElectric, not halogenCPSC’s product type: Floor Lamps or Table Lamps, Electric (Excl Halogen) (code 4071), in Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations: Indoor Lighting
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
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| April 2017 | 1 |
| February 2017 | 1 |
| January 2017 | 1 |
| December 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Apr 9, 2017, sent to the company May 23, 2017, published by CPSC Jun 7, 2017
The product, in the report: from amazon listing: “WBM Natural Air Purifying Himalayan Salt Lamp with Salt Chunks, Bulb and Dimmer Control, Round Basket Style”, ASIN: B0025VO3DW It is a wire basket with a central lamp that is surrounded by pink Himalayan salt chuncks, with a dimmer switch on the cord.
In April of 2016, I purchased the “WBM Natural Air Purifying Himalayan Salt Lamp with Salt Chunks, Bulb and Dimmer Control, Round Basket Style” from Amazon through the seller WBM LLC; it was fulfilled by Amazon.com LLC.
A few weeks ago (March 2017) the lamp stopped working. I initially thought it was a bad bulb but new bulbs didn’t work. I checked the outlet and cord, discovering the switch had a melted depression on the back. I opened the switch to find burn marks inside.
I believe these lamps are a fire hazard. Salt lamps must be left on most of the day, every day, to keep the salt dry. This means the lamps are bound to be unsupervised, making the risks of fire spreading unnoticed higher than with other kinds of lamps.
While many salt lamps sold by WBM have been recalled, Amazon is not accepting returns of this item and is still selling them despite customers reporting similar problems to the one I encountered.
- Model
- 1000 Series
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Apr 24, 2016
- Where
- Unspecified: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand WBM, made or sold by WBM LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 9, 2017, sent to the company Mar 2, 2017, published by CPSC Mar 16, 2017
The product, in the report: WBM Himalayan Glow Hand Carved Natural Crystal Himalayan Salt Lamp with Genuine Neem Wood Base, Bulb and Dimmer Control, 9-to-10-Inch, 11-to-13-Pounds
The cord of my salt lamp, at the dimmer switch, melted during the night. Thankfully it didn’t catch the house on fire.
- Model
- Crystal Salt Lamp 1000 Series
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Dec 31, 2016
- Where
- Peoria, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand WBM, made or sold by WBM LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 13, 2017, sent to the company Feb 6, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2017
The product, in the report: WBM Himalayan Glow Hand Carved Natural Crystal Himalayan Salt Lamp with Genuine Neem Wood Base, Bulb and Dimmer Control, 8-to-9-Inch, 8-to-11-Pounds
The Dimmer switch on the lamp melted. this is the same type of lamp from Recall number 17 065, but the labeling and seller of the lamp are different, I believe the source manufacture is identical. It was purchased on Amazon.
- Model
- 1002
- UPC
- B001892AX2
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Dec 19, 2014
- Where
- Los Angeles, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand WBM, made or sold by WBM LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 22, 2011, sent to the company Jan 3, 2012, published by CPSC Jan 25, 2012
The product, in the report: WBM 8-Inch Himalayan Natural Crystal Salt Lamp with Bulb and Cord http://www.amazon.com/WBM-8-Inch-Himalayan-Natural-Crystal/dp/B001892AX2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1324498909&sr=8-3
I purchased two salt lamps from Amazon.com and have found them to be very dangerous because of a defective design. These lamps are also sold by many other resellers in many different sizes. This is the link I bought this lamps from, Amazon also sells differents sizes of these lamps at different links.
(http://www.amazon.com/WBM-8-Inch-Himalayan-Natural-Crystal/dp/B001892AX2/ref=sr_1_3? ie=UTF8&qid=1324498909&sr=8-3)
The issue with these Salt Lamps is they collect moisture from the air. I soon found the inside of the lamp where the bulb sits in the electric holder was covered in wet salt and was no longer functioning. I also found water collects all over the furniture the lamp is placed on. I believe the instructions said if this happens to place a plate under the lamp. I did this, now the water collects on the plate, the electric cord comes out of the lamp at the bottom and sits directly in the water, this is extremely dangerous.
Even leaving the lamp off, water is still collecting on the plate while the cord is plugged into the wall receptacle. Very dangerous and this could/will electrocute someone.
Below is communication I sent to Amazon.com and below it is my written review about the product so others will be able to read it. I did receive an email back from Amazon today thanking me and saying they were going to initiate their own investigation and these lamps would be unavailable for purchase from Amazon while they investigate. I just checked the above link they still appear to be for sale. 12/22/2011 7:32EST
I consider these lamps to be very dangerous and should not be sold to any consumer until there is a better design...
Sincerely, [REDACTED]
Communication to Amazon.com December 21, 2011 Hello: A few months back I purchased two 8” Salt Lamps and soon found these lamps are dangerous.
Please read the two reviews I wrote below... The danger is for electrocution because these lamps collect a lot of moisture from the air. I believe the instructions said if water is found on the furniture, place a plate/saucer under the lamp. Doing this means now the water collects in the plate, the electric wire from the lamp comes out of the bottom of the lamp is sitting directly in the water!!!! The cord is soaked in water and this is very dangerous!! I’ve had one electric portion of one of my lamps stop working as it was covered in wet salt, the other lamp I refuse to ever use again... You should really stop selling these dangerous lamps, electricity and water do not mix..
You sell several different kinds of salt lamps, I don’t know if the cords also come out of the bottom of the lamps, if they do, then these also could cause electrocution.
I am also reporting this to the Consumer Product Safety Commission as these lamps are sold by many different resellers..
I would return these, but getting only 50% refund would eat up the cost of shipping them back to you...
Sincerely, [REDACTED]
These are two reviews I did in the review section of the above link so other would be buyers of these lamps would be warned of the dangers I see.
************************************************************************************************** (http://www.amazon.com/WBM-8-Inch-Himalayan-Natural-Crystal/dp/B001892AX2/ref=sr_1_3? ie=UTF8&qid=1324498909&sr=8-3)
1.0 out of 5 stars Two defective lamps so far!, December 10, 2011 By [REDACTED] - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)
This review is from: WBM 8-Inch Himalayan Natural Crystal Salt Lamp with Bulb and Cord (Tools & Home Improvement)
I bought two of these Salt Lamps.... Within days the electric went on one of them. Amazon replaced it.. Now 2 1/2 months later, another lamps electric is defective. The first one I believe was just a faulty electric on/off (rotation) switch. But this one now appears to be a faulty design with these lamps.
I took this apart and the electric bulb holder was loaded with salt that apparently had loosened up from the lamp because of the heat and moisture. I cleaned it and replaced the bulb from my other lamp, but it will not work. There should be something covering the bulb and bulb holder to prevent the salt from getting all over it..
Also good to know, both of my lamps drip a lot of water on to the furniture they are on.. I’ve placed a dish under both of them, but the danger is the cord ends up sitting in the water as the water now collects in the dish! Not a good idea me thinks!
These lamps are a good idea. they give out a nice light, but the electric portion of this lamp is destined to fail as the salt falls down on the bulb and holder and the cord sitting in the water.. And it is dangerous that the lamp cord ends up sitting in water that collects in the dish placed under the lamp. I would strongly suggest to anyone using these lamps to place a dish under the lamp and empty it daily. I would also suggest you take the bottom of the unit (electric) off the lamp weekly and clean out any salt near the bulb.. [REDACTED]
December 21, 2011 I now have more info and concerns about these lamps... As I explained in my initial review, these lamps gather moisture from the air and will make your furniture wet, very wet. Placing a saucer under the lamp is supposed to protect your furniture, the only problem is the water gathers in the saucer and the lamp cord is sitting in the water, THIS IS SO DANGEROUS!
Well now I have found with the lamp plugged in, but the light not turned on, this salt lamp still collects a lot of water in the saucer, thus allowing the plugged in cord again to be sitting in water!! I can not express how DANGEROUS this is!
I have removed the electrical part of the Lamp, placed the Salt part on my kitchen counters and again, water is all over the counters... This time the electric was not plugged in, but I am amazed how much moisture these salt lamps collect from the air! Certainly most people buy these lamps to use the light, doing so puts every user in danger. The cord comes out of the lamp on the bottom, and this is where the water gathers in the saucer... Any lamp plugged in while the cord is sitting in water is HIGHLY DANGEROUS for electrocuting someone!
PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WITH THESE LAMPs! [REDACTED] Consumer
- Model
- 8-Inch Himalayan Natural Crystal Salt Lamp with Bulb and Cor
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Sep 24, 2011
- Where
- St. Johns, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand WBM, made or sold by AB MARKETERS LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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