Page 1 of 5 NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Communications Washington, D.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2012 Release #12-197 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 764-0756 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures Units: About 83,750 Manufacturer: Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation, of Elgin, Ill. Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home's Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm. Description: This recall involves 28 different models of ceiling flush-mounted light fixtures manufactured between June 1, 2010 through November 25, 2010 with a diameter ranging from 7.5" to 13". All affected fixtures have a round base or canopy affixed to the ceiling and a dome- or cylindrical-shaped cover. The recalled fixtures have a variety of finishes including metal and/or clear or frosted and contain one, two or three light bulbs. Canopies are a range of colors including white, bronze, brass (gold) and nickel. Most models have a nib in the center of the dome cover in the same color as the canopy. Although the manufacturer's name, the fixture model number and production date can be found on a printed label on the ceiling-side of the fixture's metal canopy, consumers are advised not to remove the metal canopy from the ceiling in order to access this label. Sold at: Electrical distributors and lighting wholesalers nationwide from July 2010 through July 2011 for between $19 and $50 as Thomas Lighting products. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture, avoid direct contact with the fixture and contact Thomas Lighting to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Thomas Lighting at (800) 764-0756 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.thomaslighting.com SL325-8: White 7-1/2" dia. SL8691-78: Brushed Nickel SL8771-63: Painted Bronze
Page 2 of 5 White Golden cream swirl SL326-8: White 9-1/2" dia. White SL8691-81: Tile Bronze SL8772-63: Painted Bronze Golden cream swirl SL458-8: White 9-1/2" dia. Clear SL8692-1: Polished Brass SL8781-15: Oiled Bronze SL8652-1: Polished Brass swirl SL8692-18: Textured White SL8781-23: Colonial Bronze SL8683-81: Tile Bronze 15" dia. 3-light melon SL8692-68: Burnished Bronze SL8781-78: Brushed Nickel SL8691-1: Polished Brass SL8692-78: Brushed Nickel SL8782-15: Oiled Bronze SL8691-11: Bronze Florentine SL8693-1: Polished Brass 15-1/2" dia. 3-light SL8782-23: Colonial Bronze SL8691-18: Textured White SL8693-78: Brushed Nickel 15-1/2" dia. 3-light SL8782-78: Brushed Nickel
Page 3 of 5 SL8691-63: Painted Bronze SL8761-1: Polished Brass Clear swirl SL8691-68: Burnished Bronze SL8761-78: Brushed Nickel Clear swirl Representative photos of the main affected products: Model number SL326-8
Page 4 of 5 Model number SL8691-78 (11" ), or SL8692-78 (13" ), or SL8693-78 (15-1/2" 3-light) --- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
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Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Haz... http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12198.html Page 1 of 2 NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Communications Washington, D.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2012 Release #12-198 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 770-7018 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Outdoor wall mount lanterns Units: About 99,700 Importer: Bel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif. Manufacturers: Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd. and Zhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China Hazard: An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color with beveled. 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. Sold at: Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bel Air Lighting at (888) 770-7018 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.regcen.com/belairlighting
Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Haz... http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12198.html Page 2 of 2 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov --- CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.