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Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury

Name: Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
Brand: Fanimation
SKU: CPSC-15083
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 24, 2015Recall ID: 15083Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The ceiling fan hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft when operating in reverse. If this happens, the fan blades and hub can fall and pose a risk of injury to bystanders.

Product Description & Identification

The recall includes Brewmaster belt-driven fans powered by a remote motor. The fans have two blades of various styles and colors, and were sold in a short neck assembly, extending 15 inches from the ceiling and a long assembly extending 26 inches from the ceiling. The fans were sold in antique brass, pewter and black hardware. A face plate on the lower part of the head assembly reads in part, "THE BREWMASTER by FANIMATION." Fans with the following model numbers on their packaging are included in the recall: FP10AB, FP10AC, FP10BL, FP10PW, FP20AB, FP20AC, FP20BL and FP20PW.

Affected Products

Brewmaster Ceiling Fans

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Fanimation-Recalls-Brewmaster-Ceiling-Fans
Title	Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15083.Brewmaster-Recall.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Brewmaster Drawing Indicating in Yellow the Fan Hub.
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15083.FP10__.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Brewmaster FP10**
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15083.FP20__.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Brewmaster FP20**
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15083.FullSizeRender_800.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Brewmaster Label found on Brewmaster FP10 and FP20
Hazards › Name	The ceiling fan hub holding the blades can separate from the shaft when operating in reverse. If this happens, the fan blades and hub can fall and pose a risk of injury to bystanders.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received two reports of the ceiling fan hub falling. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Brewmaster Ceiling Fans
Products › Type	Ceiling Fans
Products › Category I D	67928
Products › Number Of Units	9300
Recall I D	1918
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Fanimation for a retention collar for the Brewmaster fan.
Importers › Name	Fanimation Inc., of Zionsville, Ind.
Retailers › Name	Electrical distributors, fan specialty stores and lighting showrooms nationwide and online from June 2002 to December 2014 for between $800 and $2,500 per system.
Recall Date	2015-02-24T00:00:00
Description	The recall includes Brewmaster belt-driven fans powered by a remote motor. The fans have two blades of various styles and colors, and were sold in a short neck assembly, extending 15 inches from the ceiling and a long assembly extending 26 inches from the ceiling. The fans were sold in antique brass, pewter and black hardware. A face plate on the lower part of the head assembly reads in part, "THE BREWMASTER by FANIMATION." Fans with the following model numbers on their packaging are included in the recall: FP10AB, FP10AC, FP10BL, FP10PW, FP20AB, FP20AC, FP20BL and FP20PW.
Recall Number	15083
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Fanimation Recall Hotline toll-free at (888) 250-6458 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.fanimation.com and click on "Contact Us" for more information. Consumers also can email the firm at recall@fanimation.com.
Last Publish Date	2015-02-24T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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