CPSC2020-12-23
King of Fans Recalls Hampton Bay Mara Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Home Depot Product Authority, of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
The blades can detach from the fan while in use, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the ceiling fans and inspect the ceiling fans using the instructions at www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm or by visiting the QR code listed in the recall press release. If consumers observe blade movement or uneven gaps between the blades and fan body or movement of the clip during inspection, consumers should immediately contact King of Fans for a free replacement ceiling fan.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com from April 2020 through October 2020 for about $150.
Affected count
About 182,000 (In addition, about 8,800 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 47 reports of the blade detaching from the fan, including two reports of the fan blade hitting a consumer and four reports of the blade causing property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fans
Consumer contact
King of Fans toll-free at 866-443-1291 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by e-mail at MaraRecall@kingoffans.com, online at www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm or www.kingoffans.com and click on “Mara Recall” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/King-of-Fans-Recalls-Hampton-Bay-Mara-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-DepotDon't want to check this manually?
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