Bel Air Lighting Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns recall: Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Why was Bel Air Lighting Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns recalled?
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern. Contact: For 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Outdoor wall mount lanterns
- Company
- Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd., Zhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China, Bel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 99,700
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48.
- Recall date
- June 19, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.