CPSC recall 20-072, announced February 13, 2020, covers Fanim Industries Harbor Breeze Santa Ana ceiling fan (about 70,000 units). The fan's blade holders can break allowing the blade to be ejected from the fan, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The notice cites 210 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fan and contact the firm for a free set of replacement blade holders. Recall contact: call 888-434-3797, go to www.FANIMATION.com, or email recall@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.
Affected model numbers
UPC or product codes
840506599178The model number can be on the fan motor as well as on the inside of the battery compartment cover of the included handheld remote control.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Harbor Breeze 48-inch Santa Ana Ceiling Fan, model LP8294LBN, UPC code 840506599178. The model number can be on the fan motor as well as on the inside of the battery compartment cover of the included handheld remote control. The recalled fan has two dark walnut fan blades, brushed nickel blade arm holders and a frosted white glass globe containing a light bulb.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- May 2014 through January 2016
- Where sold
- Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $150
Why it was recalled
The fan's blade holders can break allowing the blade to be ejected from the fan, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 210 reports of the fan blade breaking or ejecting from the fan, including 10 reports of a fan blade hitting consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fan and contact the firm for a free set of replacement blade holders.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the UPC codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-434-3797, go to www.FANIMATION.com, or email recall@fanimation.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair.
- 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
- Fanim Industries
- Manufacturer
- Fanim Industries, of Zionsville, Ind.
- Product type
- Ceiling fans
- Recall number
- 20-072
- Units
- About 70,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com May 2014 through January 2016 for about $150.
- Importer
- LG Sourcing, Inc. of Mooresville, N.C.
This recall in context
Compared with the 30 ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 70,000 units: the 6th-largest of 22 ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,550 units.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 8 of 30 ceiling fan recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 21 months. Recalled 49 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Fanim Industries toll-free at 888-434-3797 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@fanimation.com or online at www.FANIMATION.com and click on Recalls for more information and to submit your request for replacement blade arm holders online.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
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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