Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-12-14 · 18062
Hazards
The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.
Recall
Number
18062
Date
2017-12-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hunter Contempo ceiling fans
Remedies
Options
New Instructions
Companies
Retailer(s)
Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from January 2016 through August 2017 for about $130; refurbished fans were sold online during the same period on eBay, Amazon, and Groupon.
Importer(s)
Hunter Fan Company, of Memphis, Tenn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.