Your Front Porch Light Could Be a Fire Hazard — Do You Have One of These?

Here is another product recall that, due to local availability, might be on several homes in this area. I know of at least one because about a year ago, I installed one on my house! I will be uninstalling it as soon as I can.  As with many electrical products, it can pose a fire hazard or electrical shock. Here is a picture of the product.

This product was sold at Lowes and at various lighting showrooms around the country. Cost was usually about $48.00

Description: This recall involves outdoor wall-mount lanterns made of cast aluminum in a rust color with beveled glass. A question mark shaped piece of metal connects the lantern body to the wall-mount plate. The lanterns were sold at Lowe's stores under the Portfolio brand name with item number 253366 and at lighting showrooms with item number 44181. The brand name and item number are printed on the product's packaging. Lanterns included in the recall are 19.25-inches tall by 9.75-inches wide by 9.25-inches deep and have a three-light candelabra base cluster inside. Part number "E194303" is printed on the base plate and on a label affixed to one of the light sockets.