190,000 ceiling fans were mentioned as the blades come off and fly

Two of those reports indicated that a detached fan blade hit someone, the commission said. Four reports say a blade caused property damage.

King of Fans mentioned that not all of his Mara ceiling fans are recalled. CPSC said the recall applies to the company’s Mara ceiling fans with matte white, matte black, black and polished nickel finishes. The Commission has instructed consumers who have purchased these items to “immediately stop” using them.

“If consumers notice blade movement or uneven gaps between the blades and the fan body or clamp movement during the inspection, consumers should contact King of Fans immediately for a free replacement ceiling fan,” the commission said.

King of Fans said the ceiling fan defects were caused by “an isolated manufacturing defect, with the assembly of the fan blade lock clamp to the fan flywheel.”

“One of the two screws securing the locking clip is not properly secured to the steering wheel,” the company said in a statement posted on its website. “If this happens, the blade may come off the fan during use, posing a risk of injury.”

CPSC stated that the ceiling fans mentioned cost about $ 150 and were sold exclusively to Deposit (HD)stores in the United States and on the company’s website from April 2020 to October 2020.

Home Depot confirmed by email that it had sold about 80,000 fans before taking them out of stores. When he discovered the problem, the retailer said he “voluntarily recalled the product and stopped sales.”

“We are dedicated to the safety and quality of our products,” a Home Depot spokesman said in an email.