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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-02-24

Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury

Is my product affected?

Brewmaster Ceiling Fans

  • Brand Fanimation Inc., of Zionsville, Ind.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Fanimation is recalling Brewmaster ceiling fans because the hub that holds the blades can separate from the shaft when the fan operates in reverse, causing the blades and hub to potentially fall and injure people below. The recalled fans are belt-driven models with two blades, available in short neck (15 inches) or long (26 inches) extensions, and come in antique brass, pewter, and black finishes. The affected model numbers are FP10AB, FP10AC, FP10BL, FP10PW, FP20AB, FP20AC, FP20BL, and FP20PW.

According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Fanimation to obtain a retention collar for the Brewmaster fan.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The ceiling fan hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft when operating in reverse. If this happens, the fan blades and hub can fall and pose a risk of injury to bystanders.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Fanimation for a retention collar for the Brewmaster fan.

Details from the source

The recall includes Brewmaster belt-driven fans powered by a remote motor. The fans have two blades of various styles and colors, and were sold in a short neck assembly, extending 15 inches from the ceiling and a long assembly extending 26 inches from the ceiling. The fans were sold in antique brass, pewter and black hardware. A face plate on the lower part of the head assembly reads in part, "THE BREWMASTER by FANIMATION." Fans with the following model numbers on their packaging are included in the recall: FP10AB, FP10AC, FP10BL, FP10PW, FP20AB, FP20AC, FP20BL and FP20PW.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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