CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 1989-05-22

Ceiling Fans Recalled by Sears

89043 · Recalled 1989-05-22 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

Fall

Products

NameModelUnits
Sears Smurf ceiling fans
Sears Snoopy ceiling fans

Parties

Manufacturer
Sears

Source: CPSC recall 89043. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.