The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13179·Announced 2013-04-25

Currey & Company Recalls Chandeliers Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Currey & Company is recalling specific chandeliers because defective wiring can conduct electricity to metal parts, posing an electric shock hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Currey & Company is recalling approximately 2,100 chandeliers in the United States and 100 in Canada. The recall involves 10 models of crystal or metal chandeliers, including the Guilia, Guistina, Giselle, Valentina, Passionata, and Ovation models. These items were sold in various colors and measure approximately 21 inches wide and 55 inches high.

The recall is due to a defect in the wiring that can conduct electricity to the chandeliers' metal parts, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. The company has reported no injuries or illnesses associated with the recalled products.

The chandeliers were sold at home furnishing stores, lighting centers, and by interior decorators nationwide, as well as online at lightingdirect.com and Amazon.com, from January 2010 through February 2013 for approximately $500 to $3,250. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chandeliers, turn off the power supply, and contact Currey & Company to obtain a free replacement or free repair by a licensed electrician.

The recalled product

Product
Chandeliers
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.