CPSC recall 13-225, announced June 25, 2013, covers Bel Air Lighting Portfolio and Transglobe nine-light chandeliers (about 20,500 units). The mounting loop that holds the chandeliers to the ceiling can break, causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the chandeliers. Recall contact: call (800) 446-9092, or go to www.safety-256047.info.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the ceiling canopy of the chandelier
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2007 through June 2010
- Where sold
- Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $250
Why it was recalled
The mounting loop that holds the chandeliers to the ceiling can break, causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Bel Air has received 18 reports of the chandeliers falling from ceilings with some incidents resulting in property damage.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 446-9092, or go to www.safety-256047.info.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Bel Air Lighting
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 13-225
- Units
- About 20,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Portfolio and Transglobe nine-light chandeliers
CPSC product type: Chandeliers and Sconces
This recall in context
Compared with the 64 light fixture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 20,500 units: the 14th-largest of 60 light fixture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,730 units.
- Hazards
- Fall: named in 35 of 64 light fixture recalls, the most common hazard among them. Impact: named in 15 of 64 light fixture recalls.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 26 of 64 light fixture recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 36 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Bel Air Lighting; toll-free at (800) 446-9092 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.safety-256047.info. for more information.
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