Alabaster Wall Sconce Lights
CPSC Recall #04-099 — March 16, 2004
Product
Alabaster Wall Sconce Lights
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Brass Light Gallery Inc., of Milwaukee, Wis., is voluntarily recalling 1,400 Alabaster Wall Sconce Lights. The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Alabaster Wall Sconce LightsUnits: 1,400Manufacturer: Brass Light Gallery Inc., of Milwaukee, Wis.Hazard: The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Brass Light has received two reports of wire tie-downs coming loose, though no injuries have been reported.Description: The wall-mounted light fixtures have a translucent, natural alabaster stone cover. The recalled wall sconces include model numbers AL-3208, AL-5008, and AL-5108. Models AL-3208 and AL-5008 use one light bulb; whereas, Model AL-5108 uses two bulbs. The alabaster covers measure 8 inches in width and between 9-1/2 and 15 inches in height.Sold at: Lighting distributors nationwide and Brass Light Gallery mail order services sold the wall sconces from January 1998 through November 2003 for between $175 and $340.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should contact Brass Light Gallery for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: Call Brass Light Gallery toll-free at (888) 212-4953 anytime.
Hazard
The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Brass Light has received two reports of wire tie- downs coming loose, though no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Brass Light Gallery for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
Units Affected
1,400
Sold At
Lighting distributors nationwide and Brass Light Gallery mail order services sold the wall sconces from January 1998 through November 2003 for between $175 and $340.
Manufacturer
Brass Light Gallery Inc., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Manufactured In
United States