Serious riskCPSC
Minka Bardon Series pendant light fixtures recalled for frame detachment risk
The frame of Minka's Bardon Series pendant light fixtures can detach from the downrod during installation, creating a serious fall hazard. Three models are affected: the 8-Light Pendant, 12-Light Pendant, and 5-Light Island. One detachment has been reported, though no injuries have occurred.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled fixture immediately and stay clear of the area beneath it.
- Check the model number on your ceiling plate: N1847-776, N1848-776, or N1849-776.
- Contact Minka Lighting Group for instructions on whether your fixture is affected and how to dispose of it safely.
- Request a full refund by check sent by mail.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Minka Bardon Series Pendant Light Fixtures
- Sold at
- Specialty lighting and home décor dealers including At Home (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Broadway Showroom (Marble Falls, Texas), Joy of Living (Basking Ridge, New Jersey) and Light House of Lewes (Lewes, Delaware) from January 2025 through January 2026 for between $3,000 and $5,000.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 170
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received one report of a light fixture detaching from the pendant downrod. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Minka Lighting Group toll-free at 888-390-3989 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, email at minkabardonrecall@minka.com or online or www.minka.com and click "PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" at the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26479
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves three models of the Minka Bardon Series Pendant Light Fixtures. Models include the 8-Light Pendant (model number N1847-776), the 12-Light Pendant (model number N1848-776) and the 5-Light Island (model number N1849-776). The model number is printed on the ceiling plate of the light fixture. For installed fixtures, consumers should identify the fixture based on the photographs below. The fixtures include either one downrod (8-Light and 12-Light Pendants) or two downrods (5-Light Island) to attach the fixture to the ceiling. Each of the fixtures has a polished brass finish with slatted frosted glass shades. Please note that the 4-Light Semi Flush fixture (model number N1844-776) does not utilize a downrod and is not affected by this recall.
- Hazard
- The recalled light fixture's frame can detach from the pendant downrod during installation, posing a risk of serious injury or death from an impact hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled Minka Bardon Series Pendant Light Fixtures immediately and contact Minka Lighting Group to receive a full refund in the form of a check sent by mail. Consumers should keep clear of the area directly beneath installed light pendants. Contact Minka Lighting Group for instructions on how to determine if the light fixture is included in the recall and for disposal instructions.