CPSC recall · Reported June 19, 2012
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.
Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd. recalled This recall involves outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color wi….
Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards was recalled by Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd. in June 19, 2012. Reason: An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and elect…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a f…. Verify recall #12198 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and elect….
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- agency class
- June 19, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12198 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12198 |
| Date reported | June 19, 2012 |
| Date initiated | June 19, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd. |
| Affected scope | About 99,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
- Check the recall number (12198) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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