Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-06-19). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. About 99,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12198 |
| Published | 2012-06-19 |
| Last updated | 2015-02-19 |
| Product category | Outdoor Lighting |
| Products | Outdoor wall mount lanterns |
| Firm named in the title | Bel Air Lighting |
| Firms | Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd. (manufacturer); Zhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China (manufacturer); Bel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 99,700 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48. |
Description
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.
Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
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