Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards

Recalled June 19, 2012 · CPSC recall 12198 · Bel Air Lighting

Hazard

An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 99,700

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Outdoor wall mount lanterns

Manufacturer(s)

Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd. · Zhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China

Imported by

Bel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif.

Retailers

Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →