CPSCGeneral Alert
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
Published: August 16, 2012Recall ID: 12249Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Emerson "Corsair" model ceiling fans with two blades and 44- or 52-inch blade spans. The fans were sold in two finishes, oil-rubbed bronze and antique pewter.
Affected Products
Emerson Corsair Ceiling Fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ceiling-Fans-Recalled-by-Emerson-Air-Comfort-Products-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12249.12249a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Ceiling fan |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12249.12249b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Ceiling fan |
| Hazards › Name | The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Emerson is aware of three reports of these Corsair fans falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Emerson Corsair Ceiling Fans |
| Products › Type | Ceiling Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 67928 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 870 |
| Recall I D | 1114 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Retailers › Name | Fan and lighting stores nationwide and various websites, including www.emersonfans.com and www.amazon.com, from January 2009 through June 2012 for between $450 and $530. |
| Recall Date | 2012-08-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Emerson "Corsair" model ceiling fans with two blades and 44- or 52-inch blade spans. The fans were sold in two finishes, oil-rubbed bronze and antique pewter. |
| Recall Number | 12249 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Emerson Air Comfort Products at 800-777-4440 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.luminancebrands.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |