The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18064·Announced 2017-12-19

Monte Carlo Recalls Cyclone Ceiling Fans Due to Falling Blade Hazard

Monte Carlo is recalling about 3,400 Cyclone ceiling fans because brackets can break, causing blades to fall. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (falling fan blades) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Monte Carlo Fan Company is recalling two models of the "Cyclone" ceiling fans with five blades. The affected fans are 60 inches wide, weigh about 32 pounds, and feature either a Roman Bronze or White finish. The recall involves approximately 3,400 units sold in the United States and about 50 units sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a hazard where the brackets connected to the fan blades can break, causing the blades to fall. Monte Carlo has received 10 reports of a bracket breaking and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The fans were sold at Del Mar Fans & Lighting, Pacific Ceiling Fans, Wilson Lighting, and other lighting stores nationwide and online from January 2016 through September 2017 for between $500 and $550. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Monte Carlo to receive a free bracket replacement kit. Consumers may also hire an electrician to perform the repair, and Monte Carlo will reimburse them for the cost.

The recalled product

Product
Cyclone ceiling fans
Category
Consumer Product — Ceiling Fans
Hazard
Affected units
3,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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