The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03016·Announced 2002-10-17

Fanimation Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Hanger Bracket Breakage Risk

Fanimation is recalling about 60,000 ceiling fans because the hanger bracket can break, causing the fan to fall. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the fan can fall and cause serious injury, but no injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc. is recalling approximately 60,000 ceiling fans sold in the United States. The recall involves the Islander series (model FP320), Louvre series (model FP1320), and Tropicana series (model FP1600). Model numbers and date codes are located on the manufacturer's sticker just above the motor.

The hazard exists because the hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby. Fanimation has received four reports of hanger brackets breaking, including three instances where the fan fell from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.

The fans were sold at lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores, and electrical distributors nationwide from February 2000 through July 2002 for between $550 and $850. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Ceiling Fans
Manufacturer
Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Ceiling Fans
Hazard
Affected units
60,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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