CPSC2006-12-12
Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades
Air Comfort Products Division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard
The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and contact Air Comfort Products to receive a voucher for a free Emerson replacement fan of comparable value. Air Comfort will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in the removal and installation of replacement fans from Air Comfort.
Sold at
Menards and other lighting showrooms, electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2006 for between $90 and $300.
Affected count
About 4.000
Injuries reported
Air Comfort Products has received one report of a fan blade striking a consumer in the head. The company is also aware of six incidents of the brackets failing. Three incidents resulted in minor property damage.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Emerson 60-inch Designer Ceiling Fan
Consumer contact
Emerson Air Comfort Products at 800-777-4440 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.luminancebrands.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Emerson-Electric-Co-Recalls-Ceiling-Fans-for-Injury-Hazard-from-Falling-BladesDon't want to check this manually?
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