CPSC recall 18-064, announced December 19, 2017, covers Monte Carlo Fan Cyclone ceiling fans (about 3,400 units). The brackets connected to the fan blades can break, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Monte Carlo to receive a free bracket replacement kit with instructions. Recall contact: call 888-475-1136, go to www.montecarlofans.com, or email montecarlofans@generation-brands.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.
Model Number with Manufacturer Purchase Order Number (MPO#) Description Both model number 5CY60RB and one of the following Manufacturer Purchase Order numbers: 30082259 30100285 30103624 30115763 30126474 30128431 30139761 30143432 Cyclone model ceiling fan in Roman Bronze finish Both model number 5CY60WH and one of the following Manufacturer Purchase Order numbers: 2020018 30082259 30139815 30139829 Cyclone model ceiling fan in White finish
Which products are included?
This recall involves two models of the Monte Carlo "Cyclone" ceiling fans with five blades. The fans are 60 inches wide, weigh about 32 pounds and have either a Roman Bronze or White finish. The model numbers are 5CY60RB for the Roman Bronze and 5CY60WH for the White finish and can be found on top of the motor housing. The Manufacturer Purchase Order numbers (MPO#) can also be found on top of the motor housing. For the Cyclone model ceiling fan in Roman Bronze finish, they are: 30082259, 30100285, 30103624, 30115763, 30126474, 30128431, 30139761, 30143432 and for the White finish, they are: 2020018, 30082259, 30139815, and 30139829. Model Number with Manufacturer Purchase Order Number (MPO#) Description Both model number 5CY60RB and one of the following Manufacturer Purchase Order numbers: 30082259 30100285 30103624 30115763 30126474 30128431 30139761 30143432 Cyclone model ceiling fan in Roman Bronze finish Both model number 5CY60WH and one of the following Manufacturer Purchase Order numbers: 2020018 30082259 30139815 30139829 Cyclone model ceiling fan in White finish
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
5CY60. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- January 2016 through September 2017
- Price paid
- $500 to $550
Why it was recalled
The brackets connected to the fan blades can break, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Monte Carlo Ceiling Fan Company has received 10 reports of a bracket breaking, causing a fan blade to fall. The firm has received one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Monte Carlo to receive a free bracket replacement kit with instructions. Consumers can hire an electrician to perform the repair and Monte Carlo will reimburse them for the repair.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-475-1136, go to www.montecarlofans.com, or email montecarlofans@generation-brands.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement.
- 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
- Monte Carlo Fan
- Product type
- Ceiling fans
- Recall number
- 18-064
- Units
- About 3,400 (In addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Del Mar Fans & Lighting, Pacific Ceiling Fans, Wilson Lighting and other lighting stores nationwide and online from January 2016 through September 2017 for between $500 and $550.
- Distributor
- Monte Carlo Fan Company, of Skokie, Ill.
This recall in context
Compared with the 30 ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 3,400 units: the 16th-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.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 6 of 30 ceiling fan recalls. The most common is repair (8).
- Time on sale
- 21 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Monte Carlo toll-free at 888-475-1136 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at montecarlofans@generation-brands.com or online at www.montecarlofans.com and click on “Voluntary Recall” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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