Design Classics Chandeliers
CPSC Recall #19-155 — June 27, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-155 |
| Recall Date | June 27, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 260 |
| Importer | Dolan Northwest LLC, of Portland, Ore., dba Seattle Lighting, Globe Lighting, Builders Lighting and Destination Lighting |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Seattle Lighting |
| Globe Lighting and Builders Lighting showrooms in the Pacific Northwest and online at DestinationLighting.com from November 2012 through May 2017 for about $390. |
Product
Design Classics Chandeliers
Description
This recall involves Design Classics chandeliers with model number 161-78. The chandelier has nine individual light sockets and white glass cylinder shades over each socket. They are 28¼ inches tall and 31¼ inches wide with a Bronze finish. Model number 161-78 and the date of manufacture are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the ceiling canopy. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 01November2012 and 15November2015.
Hazard
The top loop of the fixture can bend and break causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received four reports of the top loop failing causing the chandelier to fall, resulting in one report of property damage to the floor under the chandelier. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area underneath the chandelier. Contact Dolan Northwest to receive a free repair.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.