CPSCJune 25, 2013

Bel Air Lighting Chandeliers recall: Impact Injury Hazard

Bel Air Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Why was Bel Air Lighting Chandeliers recalled?

The mounting loop that holds the chandeliers to the ceiling can break, causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the chandeliers. Contact Bel Air immediately to receive a free replacement mounting ring to repair the chandelier and instructions on being reimbursed for the cost of the installation. Contact: Bel Air Lighting; toll-free at (800) 446-9092 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.safety-256047.info. for more information.

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
Portfolio and Transglobe nine-light chandeliers
Company
Bel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
Quantity
About 20,500
Sold at
The Portfolio brand sold exclusively at Lowe's stores and the Transglobe brand sold at lighting stores nationwide, both from February 2007 to June 2010 for about $250.
Recall date
June 25, 2013
Incidents / injuries
Bel Air has received 18 reports of the chandeliers falling from ceilings with some incidents resulting in property damage.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled nine-light chandeliers have a two-tone antique bronze-colored metal frame with antique gold-accents and champagne frosted color glass shades. The six antique gold colored lamp holders at the bottom and three at top have a floral pattern that is repeated on components at the top and bottom of the center lamp stem. Antique bronze-colored ornamental scrolling connects all the elements. The chandeliers were sold at Lowe's as Portfolio brand with item number 256047 and at other stores as Transglobe item number 2579 EBG. The item numbers are located inside the ceiling canopy of the chandelier.

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