CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-10-17

CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans

03016 · Recalled 2002-10-17 · CPSC page

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Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-to-install backup bracket. Customers will not have to disconnect the fan or remove the existing bracket.

Products

NameModelUnits
Ceiling FansAbout 60,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores, electrical distributors nationwide sold the fans, from February 2000 through July 2002, for

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can contact Fanimation at (888) 284-8938 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.fanimation.com

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Source: CPSC recall 03016. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.