Ceiling Fan Sold At Home Depot Is Under Recall After It’s Found That The Blades Can Fly Off
Heads up Home Depot Shoppers.
The company says there’s a major recall involving a ceiling fan that’s sold in stores and online.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, blades on the Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor fans can come detached and will fly off, posing a serious safety hazard.
Officials say nearly 182,000 of these fans were sold between April and October this year, in numerous colors.
So far, they’ve had 47 reports of blade detachments, with two people being struck by the blades.
Those with affected fans can call King of Fans toll-free at 866-443-1291 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (Monday through Friday) or they can e-mail at MaraRecall@kingoffans.com, or they can go online at www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm and click on “Mara Recall” for more information.
This recall involves Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor ceiling fans in the following finishes: Matte white, matte black, black and polished nickel. The fans came with a white color changing integrated LED light and a remote control. The following UPC numbers for the recalled ceiling fans are printed on a silver rating label located on the top of the fan housing assembly:
|
Ceiling Fan Finish |
UPC # |
|
Matte White |
082392519186 |
|
Matte Black |
082392519193 |
|
Black |
082392599195 |
|
Polished Nickel |
082392599188 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the ceiling fans and inspect the ceiling fans using the instructions at www.kingoffans.com/MaraRecall.htm or by visiting the QR code listed in the recall press release. If consumers observe blade movement or uneven gaps between the blades and fan body or movement of the clip during inspection, consumers should immediately contact King of Fans for a free replacement ceiling fan.
The firm has received 47 reports of the blade detaching from the fan, including two reports of the fan blade hitting a consumer and four reports of the blade causing property damage.
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com from April 2020 through October 2020 for about $150.
Home Depot Product Authority, of Atlanta, Ga.
King of Fans, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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