Emerson Electric Co. · Recalled
Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades
The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.
- Units
- About 4.000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Menards and other lighting showrooms, electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2006 for between $90 and $300.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Air Comfort Products Division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 12 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
