Kichler Lighting Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 20088 · Mar 12, 2020 · Kichler Lighting
38,900
units affected
38,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20088
- Date
- Mar 12, 2020
- Company
- Kichler Lighting
- Units affected
- 38,900
- Product
- Kichler 52-inch LED Indoor Ceiling fans
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Kichler's indoor ceiling fans with five blades, bronze accents, etched umber glass and an integrated LED module. The fans are 52 inches wide and have a Mediterranean Walnut finish. Model number 35153 is printed on the top of the fan's motor housing.
What can happen
The irons (arms) that hold the ceiling fan blades can detach during use, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Kichler for instructions on receiving a free replacement ceiling fan.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kichler has received about 62 reports of the fan blade iron breaking or detaching. Kichler has received one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's and other lighting specialty stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2016 through March 2020 for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kichler 52-inch led indoor ceiling fans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Kichler for instructions on receiving a free replacement ceiling fan.
What is the hazard?
The irons (arms) that hold the ceiling fan blades can detach during use, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.
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.