Currey & Company Recalls Chandeliers Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Ethan Allen (Recall Alert)
Name of Product:
Crystal chandeliers
Hazard:
The loop at the top of the chandelier can break causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard.
Recall Date:
May 26, 2016
Units:
About 1,000 (in addition, 26 sold in Canada)
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves an eight-light crystal chandelier. The frame is silver with crystal ornaments and eight candle-shaped lights. The loop at the top of the chandelier is made of zinc or steel. The model number 093682 can be found on the inside of the canopy and on the outside of the original carton.
Remedy:
Consumers should prevent people from walking underneath the chandeliers. Ethan Allen will contact consumers directly and arrange for an Ethan Allen service technician to inspect the chandeliers. If the loop is made of zinc, the loop will be replaced by a certified electrician free of charge. If steel, no repair is necessary.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received two reports of the loop breaking, including one report of the chandelier falling. No injuries have been reported.
Sold Exclusively At:
Ethan Allen Design Centers nationwide from October 2007 through January 2016 for about $2,500.
Importer(s):
Currey & Company of Atlanta, Ga.
Distributor(s):
Currey & Company of Atlanta, Ga.
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