Ceiling Fans Recalled by Sears
What was recalled
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Sears NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 1989 Release # 89-043 Sears Seeks Return Of Ceiling Fans WASHINGTON -- Sears Roebuck and Co. is voluntarily recalling 325 "Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans because a defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall. Sold through a Sears catalog supplement from November, 1984 through January, 1985, the 48-inch white ceiling fans feature either "Smurf" or "Snoopy" characters imprinted on the fan. The fans sold for $129.99 each. The According to Sears there have been three incidents of fans falling from their ceiling mounting brackets. Although there have been no reports of injuries, the recall as a precaution. Consumers should stop using the fan and return it to the nearest Sears store for a full refund of the price and shipping charge.
Hazard
Fall
Injuries
None reported
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