CPSC recall 03-016, announced October 17, 2002, covers Ceiling Fans (about 60,000 units). The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Fanimation for a free, easy-to-install backup bracket. Recall contact: call (888) 284-8938, or go to www.fanimation.com.
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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.
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.
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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed, all starting with
FP. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the manufacturer's sticker
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2000 through July 2002
- Price paid
- $550 to $850
Why it was recalled
The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby.
Incidents and injuries
Fanimation has received four reports of hanger brackets breaking, including three instances where the fan fell from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 284-8938, or go to www.fanimation.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fanimation Design and Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Fanimation Design and Manufacturing Inc., of Lebanon, Ind.
- Product type
- Ceiling fans
- Recall number
- 03-016
- Units
- About 60,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- 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.
Ceiling Fans
CPSC product type: Fans
This recall in context
Compared with the 30 ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 60,000 units: the 7th-largest of 22 ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,550 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 16 of 30 ceiling fan recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Fanimation at (888) 284-8938 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.fanimation.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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