Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 12135 · Mar 21, 2012 · Westinghouse Lighting Corp.
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12135
- Date
- Mar 21, 2012
- Company
- Westinghouse Lighting Corp.
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Ceiling Fans
- Product type
- Ceiling Fans
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. "Westinghouse" is printed on the fan's ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan's motor housing. Item Number Description 72243 24-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (black/graphite color) 78631 24-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (dark wood/beech color) 72245 30-inch ceiling fan espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color) 78763 30-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (dark wood/beech color) 78764 42-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (black/graphite color)
What can happen
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ceiling fans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
What is the hazard?
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.