Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 15083 · Feb 24, 2015 · Fanimation
9,300
units affected
9,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15083
- Date
- Feb 24, 2015
- Company
- Fanimation
- Units affected
- 9,300
- Product
- Brewmaster Ceiling Fans
- Product type
- Ceiling Fans
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Fanimation for a retention collar for the Brewmaster fan.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the ceiling fan hub falling. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors, fan specialty stores and lighting showrooms nationwide and online from June 2002 to December 2014 for between $800 and $2,500 per system.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled brewmaster ceiling fans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Fanimation for a retention collar for the Brewmaster fan.
What is the 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.
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.