Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 20, 2009 CPSC #09317

Quick answer

Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #09317, announced on August 20, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Pensi fans have model numbers beginning with or containing "PEN-AA-" or "PEN-GW-" and have an Aluminum/Anthracite or a Gloss White finish. The remedy is consumers should immediately turn off the power to the fan to stop use and contact the modern fan co. for assistance with model identification and a replacement coupler. consumers are also advised to not allow anyone underneath the fan. in the event that a fan falls, consumers should immediately turn off the circuit breaker due to the possibility of exposed electrical wires.. Affected brand: The Modern Fan Co. Inc..

Hazard

The recalled Pensi fans have model numbers beginning with or containing "PEN-AA-" or "PEN-GW-" and have an Aluminum/Anthracite or a Gloss White finish.

Affected products

Pensi Fans

Recalled brands

The Modern Fan Co. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off the power to the fan to stop use and contact The Modern Fan Co. for assistance with model identification and a replacement coupler. Consumers are also advised to not allow anyone underneath the fan. In the event that a fan falls, consumers should immediately turn off the circuit breaker due to the possibility of exposed electrical wires.

Recall date

August 20, 2009

Categories

Fans

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09317?

CPSC recall #09317 covers Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 20, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Pensi fans have model numbers beginning with or containing "PEN-AA-" or "PEN-GW-" and have an Aluminum/Anthracite or a Gloss White finish.

What is the remedy for recall #09317?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09317 is consumers should immediately turn off the power to the fan to stop use and contact the modern fan co. for assistance with model identification and a replacement coupler. consumers are also advised to not allow anyone underneath the fan. in the event that a fan falls, consumers should immediately turn off the circuit breaker due to the possibility of exposed electrical wires.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Pensi-Ceiling-Fans-Recalled-by-The-Modern-Fan-Co-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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