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
The fan has model number TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Tommy Bahama brand 52-inch outdoor ceiling fans sold under the "The Copa Breeze" style name. The fan has model number TB311DBZ and a distressed bronze color. Each of the five oval-shaped paddles/blades has a metal accent in the shape of an oval with a figure-8 inside the oval. The lower part of the motor housing has "Tommy Bahama" embossed on it. A date code is represented by three letters printed on the lower right corner of a label on the top of the motor housing. Fans with one of the following three-letter combinations are included in the recall: AJL, BAA, BAB, BAC, BAD, BAE, BAF, BAG, BAH, BAI, BAJ, BAK, BAL, BBA, BBB, BBC, BBD, BBE, BBF, BBG, BBH, BBI, BBJ, BBK, BBL, BCA, BCB, BCC and BCD
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Emerson Air Comfort has received three reports of fan blades detaching, including one report of a laceration to a consumer who was hit in the back of the head by a falling blade.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Air Comfort Products
- Product type
- Ceiling fans
- Recall number
- 14-005
- Units
- About 2,800 in the United States, 80 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fan and lighting stores nationwide and online at www.EmersonFans.com and Amazon.com from April 2010 through July 2012 for about $350.
- Importer
- Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo
Tommy Bahama® Outdoor Ceiling Fans
CPSC product type: Ceiling Fans
Recall contact information
Emerson Air Comfort Products at 800-777-4440 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.luminancebrands.com for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.