Kichler Lighting Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Mar 12, 2020, 12:10 ET

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kichler-Lighting-Recalls-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Kichler 52-inch LED Indoor Ceiling fans

Hazard: The irons (arms) that hold the ceiling fan blades can detach during use, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Kichler for instructions on receiving a free replacement ceiling fan.

Consumer Contact:
Kichler Lighting toll-free at 866-558-5706 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kichler.com and click on "Safety Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 38,900 (in addition, about 3,160 were sold in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves Kichler's indoor ceiling fans with five blades, bronze accents, etched umber glass and an integrated LED module. The fans are 52 inches wide and have a Mediterranean Walnut finish. Model number 35153 is printed on the top of the fan's motor housing.

Incidents/Injuries: Kichler has received about 62 reports of the fan blade iron breaking or detaching. Kichler has received one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Lowe's and other lighting specialty stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from January 2016 through March 2020 for about $250.

Importer: Kichler Lighting LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio

Manufactured in: China

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/index-eng.php

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Recall Number: 20-088

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