Hampton Bay Mara Ceiling Fans Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard
King of Fans is recalling Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara ceiling fans because blades can detach while in use, posing an injury hazard.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where blades detach, with reported instances of consumers being hit by blades and property damage, meeting the criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
King of Fans, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fans in matte white, matte black, black, and polished nickel finishes. The fans, which include a white color-changing integrated LED light and a remote control, were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide and online from April 2020 through October 2020 for about $150. Approximately 182,000 units were sold in the United States, and about 8,800 were sold in Canada.
The recall is due to a hazard where the blades can detach from the fan while in use. The firm has received 47 reports of the blade detaching, including two reports of the fan blade hitting a consumer and four reports of the blade causing property damage.
Consumers should immediately stop using the ceiling fans and inspect them using the instructions at www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm or by visiting the QR code listed in the recall press release. If consumers observe blade movement, uneven gaps between the blades and fan body, or movement of the clip during inspection, they should immediately contact King of Fans for a free replacement ceiling fan. Consumers can contact King of Fans toll-free at 866-443-1291 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by e-mail at [email protected], or online at www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fans
- Manufacturer
- Home Depot Product Authority, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Ceiling Fans
- Affected units
- 182,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (3)
- 082392519186
- 082392519193
- 082392599195
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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