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Consumer product recall

Portfolio nine-light chandelier

Starting date:
June 25, 2013
Posting date:
June 25, 2013
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-34289

Affected products

Portfolio nine-light chandelier

Product description

The recalled product is a nine-light chandelier, identified by Lowe's item number 256047 sold under the Portfolio brand and as Transglobe item 2579 EBG. The chandelier metal is antique bronze in colour and the glass light shades are frosted yellow.

Hazard identified

The mounting loop that connects the chandelier to the ceiling can fail during use, causing the chandelier to fall, creating a risk of injury to bystanders under or near the chandelier.

Bel Air Lighting has received seventeen reports of chandeliers falling from ceilings in the United States, with no injuries reported. The company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these chandeliers.

Number sold

Approximately 1,540 units of the affected chandeliers were sold in Canada at Lowe's stores under the Portfolio brand (item 256047) and in lighting showrooms (item 2579 EBG).

Time period sold

The affected chandeliers were sold from March 2007 through September 2012.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Pascal Bai Yun Shan Industrial Zone
Hui Yang City
CHINA
Importer
Bel Air Lighting Inc.
Valencia
California
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should contact Bel Air to receive a free replacement mounting ring and installation costs if necessary.

For more information, consumers may contact Bel Air Lighting by telephone at 1-888-803-0509 between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.