Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
USPensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
Recalling Firm: The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Pensi-Ceiling-Fans-Recalled-by-The-Modern-Fan-Co-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5b49da107087493ca0faf5d069aa496a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fan |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6f8f394d6b144cccbc98e86305c0d3ff.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Fan |
| Hazards › Name | The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received four reports of incidents where the fan fell from the ceiling while operating. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Pensi Fans |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 1938 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 |
| Recall I D | 5472 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Internet retailers, lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through July 2009 for between $400 and $530. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 09317 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact The Modern Fan Co. toll-free at (888) 588-3267 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.modernfan.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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