CPSC recall · Reported August 20, 2009
Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury 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.
The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon recalled The recalled Pensi fans have model numbers beginning with or containing "PEN-AA-" or "PEN….
Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard was recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon in August 20, 2009. Reason: The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall fro…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the power to the fan to stop use and contact The Mo…. Verify recall #09317 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon issued this CPSC recall-The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall fro….
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- agency class
- August 20, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09317 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 Pensi fans have model numbers beginning with or containing "PEN-AA-" or "PEN-GW-" and have an Aluminum/Anthracite or a Gloss White finish.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09317 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 20, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon |
| Affected scope | About 1,300 |
| 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 immediately turn off the power to the fan to stop use and contact The Modern Fan Co. for assistance with model i…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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