Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

Active Recall Announced December 14, 2017 CPSC #18062

Quick answer

Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided is CPSC recall #18062, announced on December 14, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades. The remedy is consumers with a recalled contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. costco and hunter fan company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.. Affected brand: Hunter Fan Company.

Hazard

This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.

Affected products

Hunter Contempo ceiling fans

Recalled brands

Hunter Fan Company

Remedy

Consumers with a recalled Contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter Fan Company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.

Recall date

December 14, 2017

Categories

Hunter Contempo ceiling fans

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18062?

CPSC recall #18062 covers Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 14, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.

What is the remedy for recall #18062?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18062 is consumers with a recalled contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. costco and hunter fan company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.. 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 Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided 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/2018/Hunter-Fan-Recalls-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard-New-Instructions-Provided. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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