Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Recall 12198 · Jun 19, 2012 · Bel Air Lighting
99,700
units affected
99,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12198
- Date
- Jun 19, 2012
- Company
- Bel Air Lighting
- Units affected
- 99,700
- Product
- Outdoor wall mount lanterns
- Product type
- Outdoor Lighting
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor wall mount lanterns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
What is the hazard?
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.