CPSC recall 04-099, announced March 17, 2004, covers Brass Light Gallery Alabaster Wall Sconce Lights (1,400 units). The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should contact Brass Light Gallery for instructions on receiving a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (888) 212-4953.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: AL-3208, AL-5008, AL-5108.
Which products are included?
The wall-mounted light fixtures have a translucent, natural alabaster stone cover. The recalled wall sconces include model numbers AL-3208, AL-5008, and AL-5108. Models AL-3208 and AL-5008 use one light bulb; whereas, Model AL-5108 uses two bulbs. The alabaster covers measure 8 inches in width and between 9½ and 15 inches in height.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed, all starting with
AL-. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- January 1998 through November 2003
- Price paid
- $175 to $340
Why it was recalled
The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Brass Light has received two reports of wire tie-downs coming loose, though no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Brass Light Gallery for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 212-4953.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Brass Light Gallery
- Manufacturer
- Brass Light Gallery Inc., of Milwaukee, Wis.
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 04-099
- Units
- 1,400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Lighting distributors nationwide and Brass Light Gallery mail order services sold the wall sconces from January 1998 through November 2003, for between $175 and $340.
Alabaster Wall Sconce Lights
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 64 light fixture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,400 units: the 37th-largest of 60 light fixture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,730 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 17 of 64 light fixture recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 6 years. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Brass Light Gallery toll-free at (888) 212-4953 anytime.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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