A lamp sold in Kmart has been recalled in New Zealand and Australia over an electrocution risk.
Specific batches of The Marmo Marble Table Lamp, which retails for $26, has the potential to see livewires exposed where the power cord meets the inline switch.
"Electric shock incidents associated with this defect have occurred," according to Australia's recall notice.
"Batches from 02/19 are not affected by this defect and are fully compliant and safe," New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said.
Click here to see how to identify if your Marmo Marble Table Lamp has been caught up in the recall.
MBIE listed the hazard associated with the lamp as being: "The power cord may detach where it meets the inline switch, exposing live wires.
"If the cord detaches, and the wires are live, there is a risk of electric shock or electrocution."
If someone has one of the lamps from an affected batch at home, MBIE said to: "Immediately stop using the product, disconnect from mains power and cut the cord safely, then return to your nearest Kmart store for a refund or exchange for a new Marmo Table Lamp."
Australia's product recall states, "there is a risk of serious injury or death from electric shock or electrocution", from affected lamps.
Kmart provided 1News with a statement on the lamp recall.
"At Kmart the health and safety of our customers is our highest priority. We can confirm that the new Marmo Table Lamp has passed all tests, bears all relevant certifications and is safe for use.
"The older version of the product had presented with rare instances of the cord detaching from the switch, and a new switch was employed with the existing version for sale. If customers have purchased a Marmo Table Lamp that was sold in Kmart stores from the years 2016 to 2019, we encourage them to check the batch number of their product which is located at the bottom of the lamp and denoted by XX/XX.
"If the batch number is between 33/15 to 51/18 exclusively, they should stop using it immediately, unplug the product from the power source and cut the cord to ensure it can’t be used again. They can return it to any Kmart store for a full refund or exchange it for the new Marmo Table Lamp. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers."
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