CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans
CPSC recall 03016 · announced October 17, 2002 · Fanimation Design And Manufacturing · 60,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Fanimation has received four reports of hanger brackets breaking, including three instances where the fan fell from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.