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CPSC recall · Reported October 24, 2013

Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury

The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.

Recall #
14005
Affected scope
About 2,800 in the United States, 80 in Canada
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold under the "The ….

Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Inj… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 24, 2013. Reason: The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystan…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort…. Verify recall #14005 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystan….

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October 24, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14005 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold under the "The Copa Breeze" style name. The fan has model number TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color. Each of the five oval-shaped paddles/blades has a metal accent in the shape of an oval with a figure-8 inside the oval. The lower part of the motor housing has "Tommy Bahama" embossed on it. A date code is represented by three letters printed on the lower right corner of a label on the top of the motor housing. Fans with one of the following three-letter combinations are included in the recall: AJL, BAA, BAB, BAC, BAD, BAE, BAF, BAG, BAH, BAI, BAJ, BAK, BAL, BBA, BBB, BBC, BBD, BBE, BBF, BBG, BBH, BBI, BBJ, BBK, BBL, BCA, BCB, BCC and BCD

Reason for recall

The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 14005
Date reported October 24, 2013
Date initiated October 24, 2013
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 2,800 in the United States, 80 in Canada
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 stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home rep…

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold under the "The Copa Breeze" style name. The fan has model number TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color. Each of the five oval-shaped paddles/blades has a metal accent in the shape of an oval with a figure-8 inside the oval. The lower part of the motor housing has "Tommy Bahama" embossed on it. A date code is represented by three letters printed on the lower right corner of a label on the top of the motor housing. Fans with one of the following three-letter combinations are included in the recall: AJL, BAA, BAB, BAC, BAD, BAE, BAF, BAG, BAH, BAI, BAJ, BAK, BAL, BBA, BBB, BBC, BBD, BBE, BBF, BBG, BBH, BBI, BBJ, BBK, BBL, BCA, BCB, BCC and BCD. Units affected: About 2,800 in the United States, 80 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 24, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14005.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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