CPSC2015-12-17
Casablanca Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard
Casablanca Fan Company, of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard
The fan motor and attached blades can separate from the adapter when operating in reverse updraft mode, causing the fan motor and blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Casablanca for a free in-home inspection and repair.
Sold at
Lighting store showrooms nationwide and major home improvement online retailers from January 2013 through December 2014 for between $350 and $620.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
Casablanca has received eight reports of the fan motor and blades falling, including one report of minor injury and one report of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Casablanca ceiling fans
Consumer contact
Casablanca toll-free at 855-800-3789 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.casablancafanco.com and click on the "Safety & Recall" tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Casablanca-Recalls-Ceiling-FansDon't want to check this manually?
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