The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16086·Announced 2016-01-28

Varaluz Recalls Longfellow Light Fixtures Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Varaluz is recalling about 80 Longfellow lighting fixtures because improper wiring can cause melting, shorting, fire, and shock. Consumers should stop using the fixtures and contact the company for a replacement or refund.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire and shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Varaluz LLC is recalling approximately 80 Longfellow model 3- and 4-light lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor use. The black metal fixtures feature clear or frosted glass shades and can be mounted on walls or ceilings. The affected model numbers are 731KL04EB, 731KM03EB, 731P03EB, 331P03BL, 731P04EB, and 331P04BL, which are printed on the label located on the canopy of ceiling-mounted fixtures or the backplate of wall-mounted fixtures.

The recall is due to a fire and shock hazard. Improper wiring in the fixtures can allow the insulation to melt and cause the fixtures to short out. The company has received two reports of light bulbs shorting, but no injuries have been reported.

These fixtures were sold at lighting showrooms nationwide and online through lighting and home improvement websites from April 2013 to September 2015 for between $320 and $420. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the fixtures until replacement units are available. To obtain a replacement light fixture or a refund, consumers should contact Varaluz at 702-792-6900 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.varaluz.com by clicking on the recall news article at the bottom of the homepage. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Longfellow lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor use
Manufacturer
Varaluz LLC, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting Fixtures
Hazard
Affected units
80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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