Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades

Emerson 60-inch Designer Ceiling Fan

Date of Recall

2006-12-12

CPSC Release Number

07-047

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Company Phone Number

866-478-8564

Units

About 4,000

Importer

Air Comfort Products Division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Sold By

Menards and other lighting showrooms, electrical distributors and hardware stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2006 for between $90 and $300.

Problem/Hazard

The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders.

Injuries/Incidents

Air Comfort Products has received one report of a fan blade striking a consumer in the head. The company is also aware of six incidents of the brackets failing. Three incidents resulted in minor property damage.

Description

The recall involves the "Emerson Designer 60-inch Ceiling Fan." The recalled fans have a 60-inch diameter and come in seven types of finishes including weathered bronze, pewter, antique brass, white, antique white, oil rubbed bronze and brushed steel. The following model numbers are included in the recall and can be found on the base of the fan.

Model Number	Finish
CF760WB	Weathered Bronze
CF760PW	Pewter
CF760AB	Antique Brass
CF760WW	White
CF760AW	Antique White
CF760ORB	Oil Rubbed Bronze
CF760BS	Brushed Steel

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and contact Air Comfort Products to receive a voucher for a free Emerson replacement fan of comparable value. Air Comfort will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in the removal and installation of replacement fans from Air Comfort.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should contact Air Comfort toll-free at (866) 478-8564 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.emersonfans.com

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