The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·12198·Announced 2012-06-19

Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns for Fire and Shock Hazards

Bel Air Lighting is recalling about 99,700 outdoor wall-mount lanterns sold at Lowe's due to fire, burn, and electric shock risks from internal wiring.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural electrical defect posing significant fire and burn hazards, with two reported incidents of the product catching fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bel Air Lighting Inc. is recalling approximately 99,700 outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color with beveled glass. The lanterns were sold at Lowe's stores and lighting showrooms nationwide from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48. The product is identified by the Portfolio brand name, item number 253366 (Lowe's) or 44181 (showrooms), and part number "E194303" printed on the base plate and light socket label.

The recall is due to a risk of electrical short circuit in the internal wiring, which can cause the lanterns to catch fire, posing hazards of fire, burn, and electric shock to consumers. The company has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern. For additional information, consumers can call (800) 446-9092 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.safety-253366.info.

The recalled product

Product
Outdoor wall mount lanterns
Manufacturer
Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
99,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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