The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15083·Announced 2015-02-24

Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Falling Hub Risk

Fanimation is recalling Brewmaster ceiling fans because the hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.

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 hub can fall, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Fanimation Inc. is recalling approximately 9,300 Brewmaster belt-driven ceiling fans. The recall is due to a risk that the fan hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft when the fan is operating in reverse. If this occurs, the fan blades and hub can fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.

The recalled fans were sold in antique brass, pewter, and black hardware with two blades of various styles and colors. They were available in short neck assemblies extending 15 inches from the ceiling and long assemblies extending 26 inches. The fans were sold through electrical distributors, fan specialty stores, and lighting showrooms nationwide and online from June 2002 to December 2014 for between $800 and $2,500 per system. The recall includes specific model numbers: FP10AB, FP10AC, FP10BL, FP10PW, FP20AB, FP20AC, FP20BL, and FP20PW.

Fanimation has received two reports of the ceiling fan hub falling, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Fanimation for a retention collar. The company can be reached via the toll-free hotline at (888) 250-6458 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by visiting www.fanimation.com and clicking on "Contact Us."

The recalled product

Product
Brewmaster Ceiling Fans
Manufacturer
Fanimation Inc., of Zionsville, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Ceiling Fans
Hazard
Affected units
9,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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