CPSC, Brass Light Gallery Announce Recall of Wall Sconces

Recalled March 17, 2004 · CPSC recall 04099 · Brass Light Gallery

Hazard

The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Brass Light Gallery for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.

Units

1,400

Incidents / injuries

Brass Light has received two reports of wire tie-downs coming loose, though no injuries have been reported.

Description

The wall-mounted light fixtures have a translucent, natural alabaster stone cover. The recalled wall sconces include model numbers AL-3208, AL-5008, and AL-5108. Models AL-3208 and AL-5008 use one light bulb; whereas, Model AL-5108 uses two bulbs. The alabaster covers measure 8 inches in width and between 9½ and 15 inches in height.

What to do

Consumers should contact Brass Light Gallery for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.

Contact

Call Brass Light Gallery toll-free at (888) 212-4953 anytime.

Product

Alabaster Wall Sconce Lights

Manufacturer(s)

Brass Light Gallery Inc., of Milwaukee, Wis.

Retailers

Lighting distributors nationwide and Brass Light Gallery mail order services sold the wall sconces from January 1998 through November 2003, for between $175 and $340.

Made in

United States

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