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1. Bel Air Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Bel-Air-Lighting-Recalls-Chandeliers/
2. Genlyte Recalls Capri Track Lighting Due to Impact Injury Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Genlyte-Recalls-Capri-Track-Lighting/
3. Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Batteries/
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Recall Date: June 25, 2013
Recall Number: 13-225
Bel Air Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Impact Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Portfolio and Transglobe nine-light chandeliers
Hazard: The mounting loop that holds the chandeliers to the ceiling can break, causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the chandeliers. Contact Bel Air immediately to receive a free replacement mounting ring to repair the chandelier and instructions on being reimbursed for the cost of the installation.
Consumer Contact: Bel Air Lighting; toll-free at (888) 803-0509 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.regcen.com/belair for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 20,500
Description: The recalled nine-light chandeliers have a two-tone antique bronze-colored metal frame with antique gold-accents and champagne frosted color glass shades. The six antique gold colored lamp holders at the bottom and three at top have a floral pattern that is repeated on components at the top and bottom of the center lamp stem. Antique bronze-colored ornamental scrolling connects all the elements. The chandeliers were sold at Lowe's as Portfolio brand with item number 256047 and at other stores as Transglobe item number 2579 EBG. The item numbers are located inside the ceiling canopy of the chandelier.
Incidents/Injuries: Bel Air has received 18 reports of the chandeliers falling from ceilings with some incidents resulting in property damage.
Sold at: The Portfolio brand sold exclusively at Lowe's stores and the Transglobe brand sold at lighting stores nationwide, both from February 2007 to June 2010 for about $250.
Importer: Bel Air Lighting Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Bel-Air-Lighting-Recalls-Chandeliers/
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2.
Recall Date: June 25, 2013
Recall Number: 13-226
Genlyte Recalls Capri Track Lighting Due to Impact Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Capri track lighting
Hazard: The light fixtures can fall off of the track rail, posing an impact injury hazard to bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled track lights, remove them from the track rail and contact Genlyte for free replacement track lights.
Consumer Contact: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC; at (800) 375-6007 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.recall.philips.com, choose United States/English and click on the Capri track lighting recall for more information or e-mail the firm at capritrack@philips.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 80,300
Description: This recall involves Capri track lighting used in commercial buildings and includes 15 styles of metal or polycarbonate light fixtures, accessories and adapters. The track and light fixtures were sold in white, black or silver colors. A complete list of catalog numbers and date codes included in this recall is at www.recall.philips.com. The catalog number and date code are printed inside the lighting fixture. "Capri Lighting" is printed on a white label inside the track rail.
Incidents/Injuries: Genlyte has received 12 reports of the light fixtures cracking, including three reports of light fixtures falling off of their track rails. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Electrical wholesale supply distributors from August 2010 through January 2013 for between $50 and $150.
Importer: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, of Tupelo, Miss., part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation, of Elgin, Ill.
Manufacturer: Tai Sing Group Ltd., of Hong Kong
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Genlyte-Recalls-Capri-Track-Lighting/
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3.
Recall Date: June 25, 2013
Recall Number: 13-227
Horizon Hobby Recalls Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Dynamite 7.4 V LiPo Batteries
Hazard: The positive and negative battery leads are incorrectly wired to the battery connector. The use or charging of the battery can cause the battery to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled battery immediately. Disconnect it from the product or charger and return the battery to Horizon Hobby for a full refund or a replacement battery.
Consumer Contact: Horizon Hobby; toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 117
Description: This recall involves Dynamite 7.4 volt LiPo batteries that are used to power Horizon Hobby's Losi Micro remote control vehicles. The batteries measure about 2 inches long by 1 inch wide by ½ inch thick. The batteries were sold separately from the vehicles and have red and black wires coming out of the end into a white plastic connector. Dynamite, 180 mAh, 2S, 20C Li-Po and DYN1429 are printed on the side of the black and orange batteries.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.horizonhobby.com from December 2012 through April 2013 for about $20.
Importer: Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufacturer: Kiel Technology Ltd., of Hong Kong
Manufactured in: China
Photo available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Batteries/
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