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Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

Reported: December 14, 2017 Initiated: December 14, 2017 #18062

Product Description

This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.

Reason for Recall

The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers with a recalled Contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter Fan Company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.

Details

Units Affected
About 168,000 (In addition, about 1,900 in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.. Units affected: About 168,000 (In addition, about 1,900 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers with a recalled Contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter Fan Company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 14, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18062.