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Fall / CollapseOctober 17, 2002CPSC #03016

CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans

Product
Fans
Units affected
60,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

The recalled ceiling fans include the following models: the Islander series, with model number FP320 and date codes 01-00 through 03- 02; the Louvre series, with model number FP1320 and date codes 01-00 through 03-02; and the Tropicana series, with the model number FP1600 and date codes 12-01 through 04-02. The model number and date codes can be found on the manufacturer's sticker, located just above the motor of the fan.

Hazard

The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.

Injuries

Fanimation has received four reports of hanger brackets breaking, including three instances where the fan fell from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide sold the fans, from February 2000 through July 2002, for between $550 to $850.

Photos

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