Bel Air Lighting · Recalled
Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
- Units
- About 99,700
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $48
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48.
- Product type
- Outdoor Lighting
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Bel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif., Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd., Zhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China
Incident log
The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 19 2012; last revised FEB 19 2015.