CPSCGeneral Alert

Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Name: Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Brand: Ceiling Fans
SKU: CPSC-12135
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 21, 2012Recall ID: 12135Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. "Westinghouse" is printed on the fan's ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan's motor housing. Item Number Description 72243 24-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (black/graphite color) 78631 24-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (dark wood/beech color) 72245 30-inch ceiling fan espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color) 78763 30-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (dark wood/beech color) 78764 42-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (black/graphite color)

Affected Products

Ceiling Fans

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ceiling-Fans-Recalled-by-Westinghouse-Lighting-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards
Title	Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12135.12135.jpg
Hazards › Name	The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Ceiling Fans
Products › Type	Ceiling Fans
Products › Category I D	67928
Products › Number Of Units	About 7,000
Recall I D	1006
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
Importers › Name	Westinghouse Lighting Corp., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Retailers › Name	Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
Recall Date	2012-03-21T00:00:00
Description	The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. "Westinghouse" is printed on the fan's ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan's motor housing. Item Number Description 72243 24-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (black/graphite color) 78631 24-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (dark wood/beech color) 72245 30-inch ceiling fan espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color) 78763 30-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (dark wood/beech color) 78764 42-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (black/graphite color)
Recall Number	12135
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.westinghouselighting.com
Last Publish Date	2016-04-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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