Currey & Company Recalls Chandeliers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Recall 13179 · Apr 25, 2013 · Currey & Company
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13179
- Date
- Apr 25, 2013
- Company
- Currey & Company
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Chandeliers
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves 10 models of Currey & Company crystal or metal chandeliers. They were sold in various colors and measure approximately 21 inches wide and 55 inches high. The model name is on the exterior of the shipping carton. Item numbers are printed on a white label on the interior of the chandeliers' canopy. Recalled chandeliers include: Item Number (first four digits) Model Color Size (if applicable) 9150 and 9151 Guilia Smoke Small and Large 9152 and 9154 Guistina Yellow and Blue N/A 9155 Giselle Smoke N/A 9061, 9062 and 9063 Valentina Clear, Black and White Small 9064 Passionata White N/A 9065 Ovation Black N/A
What can happen
Defective wiring can conduct electricity to the chandeliers' metal parts, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chandeliers, turn off the chandelier's power supply and contact Currey & Company instructions on how to obtain a free replacement chandelier, including shipping, or free repair of the chandelier by a licensed electrician.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Home furnishing stores, lighting centers and by interior decorators nationwide, online at www.lightingdirect.com and Amazon.com, from January 2010 through February 2013 for about $500 to $3,250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chandeliers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chandeliers, turn off the chandelier's power supply and contact Currey & Company instructions on how to obtain a free replacement chandelier, including shipping, or free repair of the chandelier by a licensed electrician.
What is the hazard?
Defective wiring can conduct electricity to the chandeliers' metal parts, posing an electric shock hazard 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.