Recall #18-062 · Published December 14, 2017

Hunter Contempo ceiling fans

Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

CPSC published a recall notice for Hunter Contempo ceiling fans from Hunter Fan on December 14, 2017. CPSC identifies this hazard: The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers with a recalled Contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter Fan Company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.

Models: Hunter fan 59176 (US) and 59180 (Canada)
Models: Hunter fan 59176 (US) and 59180 (Canada)
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Hunter has received 38 reports of the light globe falling due to the incorrect instructions in the U.S. and two in Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers with a recalled Contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter Fan Company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.

Remedy type: New Instructions

Product and sales details

Product type
Ceiling fans
Recall number
18-062
Units
About 168,000 (In addition, about 1,900 in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from January 2016 through August 2017 for about $130; refurbished fans were sold online during the same period on eBay, Amazon, and Groupon.
Importer
Hunter Fan Company, of Memphis, Tenn.

Recall contact information

Hunter toll-free at 866-326-2003 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.hunterfan.com and click on “Recall” located at the bottom of the page for more information or visit www.hunterfan.com/recall.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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