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Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock...

Published: June 19, 2012Recall ID: 12198Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color with beveled glass. A question mark shaped piece of metal connects the lantern body to the wall-mount plate. The lanterns were sold at Lowe's stores under the Portfolio brand name with item number 253366 and at lighting showrooms with item number 44181. The brand name and item number are printed on the product's packaging. Lanterns included in the recall are 19.25-inches tall by 9.75-inches wide by 9.25-inches deep and have a three-light candelabra base cluster inside. Part number "E194303" is printed on the base plate and on a label affixed to one of the light sockets.

Affected Products

Outdoor wall mount lanterns

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bel-Air-Lighting-Recalls-Outdoor-Wall-Mount-Lanterns-Due-to-Fire-Burn-and-Shock-Hazards
TitleBel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12198.12198.jpg
Hazards › NameAn electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameOutdoor wall mount lanterns
Products › TypeOutdoor Lighting
Products › Category I D68465
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 99,700
Recall I D1068
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
Importers › NameBel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
Retailers › NameLowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48.
Recall Date2012-06-19T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color with beveled glass. A question mark shaped piece of metal connects the lantern body to the wall-mount plate. The lanterns were sold at Lowe's stores under the Portfolio brand name with item number 253366 and at lighting showrooms with item number 44181. The brand name and item number are printed on the product's packaging. Lanterns included in the recall are 19.25-inches tall by 9.75-inches wide by 9.25-inches deep and have a three-light candelabra base cluster inside. Part number "E194303" is printed on the base plate and on a label affixed to one of the light sockets.
Recall Number12198
Manufacturers › 1 › NameZhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd.
Manufacturers › 2 › NameZhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China
Remedy Options › OptionReplace
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Bel Air Lighting at (800) 446-9092 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.safety-253366.info.
Last Publish Date2015-02-19T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmZhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd., Zhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China
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