CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans
The hazard
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
Incidents 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.
What to do now
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.
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
About this recall
The recalled ceiling fans include the following models: the Islander series, with model number FP320 and date codes 01-00 through 03- 02; the Louvre series, with model number FP1320 and date codes 01-00 through 03-02; and the Tropicana series, with the model number FP1600 and date codes 12-01 through 04-02. The model number and date codes can be found on the manufacturer's sticker, located just above the motor of the fan.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC