Recall #16-030 · Published November 10, 2015

FontanaArte Sonmi pendant lamp light fixtures

FontanaArte Recalls Sonmi Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury

CPSC published a recall notice for Sonmi pendant lamp light fixtures from FontanaArte on November 10, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The glass shade disc on the light fixture can detach and fall, posing a risk of injury from impact. In addition, broken glass can pose a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately remove the glass shade from the light fixture and contact FontanaArte to arrange to have the fixture professionally repaired free in their home.

Photo of 2009 and earlier version Lamp with Lamp stem
Photo of 2009 and earlier version Lamp with Lamp stem
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Affected model numbers

Additional identifying details

The fixtures have a round matte-white pendant mount and model number M3748 printed on a label affixed to the mount.

Which products are included?

This recall involves two pendant lamp light fixtures. The fixtures have a round base suspended mount, a central bowl-shaped glass shade, and a lower 39-inch disc-shaped glass shade. The fixture is supported by either a single stem or three metal cables. The fixtures have a round matte-white pendant mount and model number M3748 printed on a label affixed to the mount. The central bowl and lower disc-shaped glass shades come in white or red. A special order fixture, with model number SPM3748, was sold with a round matte white mount and a 46-inch disc-shaped tempered glass shade. The company uses letters M, S, V as prefixes in order to identify the mount, the bowl and the glass.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The glass shade disc on the light fixture can detach and fall, posing a risk of injury from impact. In addition, broken glass can pose a laceration hazard.

Incidents and injuries

FontanaArte has received one report of a glass lamp shade detaching and falling. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the glass shade from the light fixture and contact FontanaArte to arrange to have the fixture professionally repaired free in their home.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
FontanaArte
Product type
Lamps, Light fixtures
Recall number
16-030
Units
About 110 units
Manufactured in
Italy
Sold at / sales period
Lighting stores and by individual designers nationwide from January 2008 through June 2015 for about $4,000.
Importer
FontanaArte Corp., of New York, NY

Sonmi pendant lamp light fixtures

CPSC product type: Indoor Lighting

Recall contact information

FontanaArte toll-free at 844-247-2308 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.fontanaarte.com and click on "Read More" under the words Sonmi Safety Warning for Consumers for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at operationsusa@fontanaarte.com.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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