Recalls / 2017-07-05
Lumicentro Internacional with Home Depot Recalls Crystal Chandeliers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
17184 · Recalled 2017-07-05 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves Hampton Bay 3-Light Crystal Chandeliers and Home Decorators Collection 4-Light Crystal Chandeliers. The Hampton Bay 3-light chandelier has model number 03179-4 and the Home Decorators collection's model number is 19161-4. The model numbers can be found on the top of the unit. The chrome ceiling fixtures have dangling crystals, weigh about 16 pounds and have three or four 50-watt halogen bulbs.
Hazards
The halogen bulbs sold with the chandeliers can melt parts of the fixture, posing fire and burn hazards.
Reported injuries
There have been 39 reports of plastic on the unit burning and melting, wires burned, or overheating in the 4-Light Chandelier and one report of the unit catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chandeliers and contact Lumicentro Internacional S.A. for a free upgrade kit which includes 5 watt LED bulbs, suction cup, upgraded installation manual and new warning labels. The new labels identify that the fixture is only rated for LED bulbs with a maximum of 6.5 allowable wattage.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal chandeliers | About 10,500 |
Parties
- Importer
- Home Depot Product Authority, LLC of Atlanta, Ga.
- Distributor
- Lumicentro Internacional S.A., of Panama
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands sold the Hampton Bay 3-Light Crystal chandeliers
Consumer contact
Lumicentro Internacional toll-free at 888-356-6430 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lumicentro.com and click on the recall link for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 17184. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.