Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades
Recall 07047 · Dec 12, 2006 · Emerson Electric Co.
4
units affected
4
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07047
- Date
- Dec 12, 2006
- Company
- Emerson Electric Co.
- Units affected
- 4
- Product
- Emerson 60-inch Designer Ceiling Fan
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Menards and other lighting showrooms, electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2006 for between $90 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled emerson 60-inch designer ceiling fan?
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.
What is the hazard?
The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.
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.