CPSC recall 12-135, announced March 21, 2012, covers Westinghouse Lighting Ceiling Fans (about 7,000 units). The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs. Recall contact: call (888) 417-6222, or go to www.westinghouselighting.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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. "Westinghouse" is printed on the fan's ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan's motor housing. Item Number Description 72243 24-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (black/graphite color) 78631 24-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (dark wood/beech color) 72245 30-inch ceiling fan espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color) 78763 30-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (dark wood/beech color) 78764 42-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (black/graphite color)
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the fan's motor housing
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2011 through January 2012
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $135 to $150
Why it was recalled
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 417-6222, or go to www.westinghouselighting.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Product type
- Ceiling fans
- Recall number
- 12-135
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
- Importer
- Westinghouse Lighting Corp., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Ceiling Fans
CPSC product type: Ceiling Fans
This recall in context
Compared with the 30 ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 7,000 units: the 13th-largest of 22 ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,550 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 1 of 30 ceiling fan recalls. Electric shock: named in 7 of 30 ceiling fan recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 6 of 30 ceiling fan recalls. The most common is repair (8).
- Brand history
- Westinghouse Lighting is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2012 to 2020. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are ceiling fan recalls.
- Time on sale
- 13 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.westinghouselighting.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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