Bel Air Lighting Recalls Outdoor Wall Mount Lanterns Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 12198. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical short circuit can occur in the lanterns' internal wiring, posing a risk of fire, burn and electric shock to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the lanterns and contact Bel Air Lighting for a free replacement lantern.
CPSC recall 12198 has the recall date 19 Jun 2012. The notice names the firm Zhongshan De Gao Lighting. The recall has about 99,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Outdoor Lighting.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 99,700 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color with beveled glass. A question mark shaped piece of metal connects the lantern body to the wall-mount plate. The lanterns were sold at Lowe's stores under the Portfolio brand name with item number 253366 and at lighting showrooms with item number 44181. The brand name and item number are printed on the product's packaging. Lanterns included in the recall are 19.25-inches tall by 9.75-inches wide by 9.25-inches deep and have a three-light candelabra base cluster inside. Part number "E194303" is printed on the base plate and on a label affixed to one of the light sockets. |
| Product | Outdoor wall mount lanterns, About 99,700, Outdoor Lighting |
| Sold at | Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48. |
| Manufacturer | Zhongshan De Gao Lighting Co. Ltd; Zhongshan Huayi Lighting Co. Ltd |
| Importer | Bel Air Lighting Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 99,700Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 37%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Outdoor Lighting
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Zhongshan De Gao Lighting
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12198. https://recallregister.com/product/1068-bel-air-lighting-recalls-outdoor-wall-mount-lanterns-due-to-fire-burn/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12198 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received seven reports of incidents, including two reports of lanterns catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's stores and in lighting showrooms nationwide and at Lowes.com from June 2006 through May 2012 for about $48.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12198?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12198?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 99,700