Smurf, Snoopy ceiling fans
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Lindsley Home Decorating Centers is replacing defective mounting brackets on "Smurf" and "Snoopy" model ceiling fans sold between late 1984 and 1985. The fans have a faulty mounting bracket assembly that could cause the ceiling fan to fall from its support, potentially causing serious injury. Three incidents of these fans falling have been reported, with two people sustaining minor injuries. The affected fans are 48-inch, 4-blade reversible models sold in white with character designs, priced between $20 and $80 through Lindsley's 43 retail stores in southern Florida.
Consumers who purchased either the "Smurf" or "Snoopy" model ceiling fans from a Lindsley store should contact Lindsley Home Decorating Centers at 305-364-4006 or toll-free at 1-800-999-7173 to receive a free replacement kit. The kit includes a new mounting bracket, hanging ball, and installation instructions.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Smurf and Snoopy Ceiling Fans Replacement by Lindsley NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 1988 Release # 88-044 Lindsley Undertakes Replacement Program for Ceiling Fans WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Lindsley Home Decorating Centers, Miami Lakes, Florida announces a notification and replacement program involving the "SMURF" and "SNOOPY" models of ceiling fans sold through Lindsley retail stores. These ceiling fans have a defective mounting bracket assembly, which could cause the ceiling fan to fall from its support. Serious injury could result to anyone who is struck by one of these falling ceiling fans. There have been three incidents of these ceiling fans falling, with two people receiving minor injuries. Lindsley sold 1,500 units each of the "SMURF" and "SNOOPY" models of these 48", 4-blade reversible ceiling fans through its 43 Lindsley retail stores located in the southern part of Florida. Sales were made from the latter part of 1984 through 1985. These ceiling fans sold for a retail price ranging from $20 to $80. These ceiling fans are white in color and have the "SNOOPY" and "SMURF" characters on the ceiling fans. During the latter part of 1985, Lindsley initiated a program to replace the defective mounting brackets on these ceiling fans. Lindsley Home Decorating Centers is now undertaking a new replacement program to replace both the original defective mounting bracket and the replacement bracket previously offered by Lindsley. This program includes not only the replacement of the mounting bracket but also the nylon ball that fits into the bracket. Any consumer who has purchased one of these ceiling fans from a Lindsley store should contact Linsley Home Decorating Centers, Miami Lakes, Florida, at 305-364-4006 or toll-free l-800-999-7173 for a free replacement kit. The kit will include a new mounting bracket and hanging ball as well as instructions for removal of the original components and installation of the replacement components.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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