Recall: Quoizel Inc. Recalls Outdoor Hanging Lantern Due to Fall Hazard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2011 Release #11-085 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 316-2589 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Quoizel Inc. Recalls Outdoor Hanging Lantern Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Outdoor hanging lantern
Units: About 150
Importer: Quoizel Inc. of Goose Creek, S.C.
Hazard: The glass lantern can separate from the top support ring and fall, injuring people who are nearby.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The recall involves outdoor hanging lanterns labeled as "Northridge" in the Quiozel 2009 Catalog with the model number #AGNT1912K. The lantern is made of black aluminum; yellow, orange and white glass; and red, orange and beige agate stones. It is 19.5" tall and 12" diameter. The model number is located on the side of the lantern's box, on a tag attached to the lantern, on the instruction sheet and on the lantern's ceiling mount.
Sold at: Specialty lighting retail shops and online from June 2008 to January 2010
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the outdoor hanging lantern and contact Quoizel Inc. for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Quoizel Inc. toll-free at (877) 316-2589 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.quoizel.com