Crystal chandeliers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 5, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Lumicentro Internacional with Home Depot Recalls Crystal Chandeliers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall number

17184

Sold / distributed

Home Depot stores in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands sold the Hampton Bay 3-Light Crystal chandeliers from September 2013 through February 2017. Home Depot stores nationwide sold the Home Decorators Collection 4-Light Crystal chandeliers from October 2015 through February 2017. Both sold for ab…

Why it was recalled

The halogen bulbs sold with the chandeliers can melt parts of the fixture, posing fire and burn hazards.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.