CPSC recall 21-701, announced October 9, 2020, covers Westinghouse Lighting Great Falls outdoor ceiling fans (about 3,000 units). The fan blades can crack and break, posing an impact injury hazard. The notice cites 62 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade kit. Recall contact: call 888-417-6222, or go to www.westinghouselighting.com/product-notification.
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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.
Model number 72043 and a product order number of 016555, 016761, 016647, 017157, 016648 or 017349 are printed on the top of the fan's motor housing.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting's Great Falls 52" outdoor ceiling fans with four dark walnut blades, frosted amber glass and an LED lamp. The fan blades are 22 inches long and have an oil rubbed bronze finish. Model number 72043 and a product order number of 016555, 016761, 016647, 017157, 016648 or 017349 are printed on the top of the fan's motor housing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the top of the fan's motor housing
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2019 through August 2020
- Where sold
- Amazon, The Home Depot, and Wayfair, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $170 to $200
Why it was recalled
The fan blades can crack and break, posing an impact injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Westinghouse Lighting has received 62 reports of the fan blades cracking or breaking, including one report of an impact injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade kit.
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/product-notification.
- 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
- Manufacturer
- Westinghouse Lighting, of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Product type
- Ceiling fans
- Recall number
- 21-701
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com and independent distributors nationwide from October 2019 through August 2020 for between $170 and $200.
This recall in context
Compared with the 30 ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 3,000 units: the 17th-largest of 22 ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,550 units.
- Hazard
- Impact: 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 most recent. The one before: Westinghouse Lighting Ceiling Fans (12-135, Mar 2012). 2 of them are ceiling fan recalls.
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at 888-417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.westinghouselighting.com/product-notification or www.westinghouselighting.com and click the Recall Notice link at the top of the page for more information.
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