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Kichler Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

Recall 13-222 · June 20, 2013 · Kichler Lighting

What to doConsumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the chandeliers and contact Kichler for information on how to obtain a free repair kit or replacement for chandeliers that have fallen.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-222 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 20, 2013
Brand
Kichler Lighting
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Aztec Light Chandeliers
Hazard
Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace, Repair
Units
About 48,900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 28, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Aztec nine-light chandeliers sold at Lowe's stores under the PORTFOLIO brand name. The chandeliers are metal with an olde bronze finish and measure about 31-inches wide and 31-inches high. They come with etched amber glass shades and a decorative faux marble ball in the center. The upper arms of the fixture are single long curves and the lower arms of the fixture are "S" shaped. "Aztec" and model number 34330 are printed on a sticker located inside the ceiling canopy at the top of the chandelier.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Aztec Light Chandeliers · About 48,900 units

Photos from the recall notice

PORTFOLIO nine-light Kichler Aztec chandelier, model 34330
PORTFOLIO nine-light Kichler Aztec chandelier, model 34330
Model number location
Model number location
Broken fixture loop
Broken fixture loop

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lowe's stores nationwide and at www.lowes.com from July 2006 through August 2011 for about $240.; The L.D. Kichler Co., of Cleveland, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Kichler Lighting has received six reports of the chandeliers falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported. Approximately $6,000 in property damage has been reported.

Consumer contact

Kichler Lighting's Home Center Division ("Aztec"); at (800) 554-6504, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kichler.com and click on "Aztec" and then on "Model No. 34330 Safety Information" for more information.

Recall history and context

Kichler Lighting appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kichler Lighting recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Aztec Light Chandeliers (About 48,900 units). This recall involves Aztec nine-light chandeliers sold at Lowe's stores under the PORTFOLIO brand name.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the chandeliers and contact Kichler for information on how to obtain a free repair kit or replacement for chandeliers that have fallen.

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