Recall #03-016 · Published October 17, 2002
Ceiling Fans
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
FP1320The recalled ceiling fans include the following models: the Islander series, with model number FP320 and date codes 01-00 through 03- 02; the Louvre series, with model number FP1320 and date codes 01-00 through 03-02; and the Tropicana series, with the model number FP1600 and date codes 12-01 through 04-02.
Which products are included?
The recalled ceiling fans include the following models: the Islander series, with model number FP320 and date codes 01-00 through 03- 02; the Louvre series, with model number FP1320 and date codes 01-00 through 03-02; and the Tropicana series, with the model number FP1600 and date codes 12-01 through 04-02. The model number and date codes can be found on the manufacturer's sticker, located just above the motor of the fan.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-to-install backup bracket. Customers will not have to disconnect the fan or remove the existing bracket.
- Brand
- Fanimation Design and Manufacturing
- Recall published
- October 17, 2002
- Category
- Lighting & Ceiling Fans
- Units
- About 60,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide sold the fans, from February 2000 through July 2002, for between $550 to $850.