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Oversized Morovian Star Pendant Chandeliers

CPSC Recall #14-712 — January 23, 2014

Recall #14-712 Date: January 23, 2014 Remedy: Refund

Product

Oversized Morovian Star Pendant Chandeliers

Description

This recall involves the oversized 26-point Morovian Star Pendant chandeliers made of antiqued mirrored glass and metal.  The pendants are 19 inches in diameter with a 6 inch chain.  The star-shaped pendants can be hardwired to a ceiling's outlet and contain a circular, black ceiling connection cover with a chain to the pendant. The pendants come in two styles or SKUs depending on whether they require a compact florescent bulb or non-compact florescent bulb. Both styles look identical.   SKU Number Style Name 2275188 Oversized Antique Mercury Moravian Star Pendant 2379394 Oversized Antique Mercury Moravian Star Pendant, Non Compact Florescent Bulb

Hazard

The joints can fail to support the weight of the pendant causing it to fall, posing the risk of injury.

Incidents / Injuries

Pottery Barn has received three reports of the pendant chandelier's mirrored glass detaching from the metal fixtures and falling. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately clear the area under the pendant chandeliers and have them removed.  Contact the firm for instructions for returning the pendant chandeliers at no cost and for receiving a full refund.  Pottery Barn is contacting customers directly.

Units Affected

About 1,100

Sold At

Pottery Barn stores nationwide, online at potterybarn.com and through the Pottery Barn Catalog nationwide from September 2013 through December 2013 from $240 to $300.  

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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