Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades

Recalled December 12, 2006 · CPSC recall 07047 · Emerson Electric

Hazard

The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and contact Air Comfort Products to receive a voucher for a free Emerson replacement fan of comparable value. Air Comfort will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in the removal and installation of replacement fans from Air Comfort.

Units

About 4.000

Incidents / injuries

Air Comfort Products has received one report of a fan blade striking a consumer in the head. The company is also aware of six incidents of the brackets failing. Three incidents resulted in minor property damage.

Description

The recall involves the "Emerson Designer 60-inch Ceiling Fan." The recalled fans have a 60-inch diameter and come in seven types of finishes including weathered bronze, pewter, antique brass, white, antique white, oil rubbed bronze and brushed steel. The following model numbers are included in the recall and can be found on the base of the fan. Model Number Finish CF760WB Weathered Bronze CF760PW Pewter CF760AB Antique Brass CF760WW White CF760AW Antique White CF760ORB Oil Rubbed Bronze CF760BS Brushed Steel

What to do

Contact

Emerson Air Comfort Products at 800-777-4440 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.luminancebrands.com for more information.

Product

Emerson 60-inch Designer Ceiling Fan

Imported by

Air Comfort Products Division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Retailers

Menards and other lighting showrooms, electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2006 for between $90 and $300.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →