CPSC2002-10-17
CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans
Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind.
Hazard
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-to-install backup bracket. Customers will not have to disconnect the fan or remove the existing bracket.
Sold at
Lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide sold the fans, from February 2000 through July 2002, for between $550 to $850.
Affected count
About 60,000
Injuries reported
Fanimation has received four reports of hanger brackets breaking, including three instances where the fan fell from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Ceiling Fans
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Fanimation at (888) 284-8938 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.fanimation.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Fanimation-Announce-Recall-of-Ceiling-FansDon't want to check this manually?
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