CPSC recall · Reported October 17, 2002
CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind. recalled The recalled ceiling fans include the following models: the Islander series, with model n….
CPSC, Fanimation Announce Recall of Ceiling Fans was recalled by Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind. in October 17, 2002. Reason: The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-…. Verify recall #03016 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone ….
- None
- agency class
- October 17, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled ceiling fans include the following models: the Islander series, with model number FP320 and date codes 01-00 through 03- 02; the Louvre series, with model number FP1320 and date codes 01-00 through 03-02; and the Tropicana series, with the model number FP1600 and date codes 12-01 through 04-02. The model number and date codes can be found on the manufacturer's sticker, located just above the motor of the fan.
Reason for recall
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-to-install backup bracket. Customers will not have to disconnect the fan or remove the existing bracket.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03016 |
| Date reported | October 17, 2002 |
| Date initiated | October 17, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 60,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-to-install backup bracket. Customers wil…
- Check the recall number (03016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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