More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold by Home Depot are recalled, as the blades can rotate while in use, possibly injuring those nearby.
The 54-inch Mara Indoor / Outdoor fans from Hampton Bay were sold in stores and online from April to October this year for about $ 150, according to the recall notice issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. from the USA. About 182,000 fans were sold in the United States and another 8,800 were sold in Canada, he said.
King of Fans, the product distributor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – sold exclusively by Home Depot – said it had received 47 reports of detachment of the product’s fan blades, with at least two consumers being hit by a blade and four cases of property damage. .
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
The mentioned fans came in three finishes:
- matt white (UPC No. 082392519186)
- matt black (UPC No. 082392519193)
- black (UPC No. 082392599195)
- polished nickel Nr. UPC 082392599188).
The CPSC urged consumers not to use fans immediately and to check for signs of defects. Those who notice “blade movement or uneven gaps between the blades and the fan body” during the inspection should contact King of Fans for a free replacement.
The problem does not affect all 54-inch Mara fans, made in China, according to the company, which provided a link to a YouTube video that shows consumers how to determine if a fan is defective and needs to be replaced.
Consumers can contact King of Fans for a replacement at (866) 433-1291, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, or by email at [email protected].