CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-17). Hazards: fall. Models: FP320, FP1320, FP1600. About 60,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03016 |
| Published | 2002-10-17 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-30 |
| Product category | Fans |
| Products | Ceiling Fans |
| Firm named in the title | Fanimation |
| Firms | Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 60,000 |
| Model numbers | FP320, FP1320, FP1600 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide sold the fans, from February 2000 through July 2002, for between $550 to $850. |
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.
Hazard
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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