Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
What was recalled
The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. "Westinghouse" is printed on the fan's ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan's motor housing. Item Number Description 72243 24-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (black/graphite color) 78631 24-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (dark wood/beech color) 72245 30-inch ceiling fan espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color) 78763 30-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (dark wood/beech color) 78764 42-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (black/graphite color)
Hazard
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Injuries
None reported
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
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