CPSC recall 89-043, announced May 22, 1989, covers Sears Smurf ceiling fans. Hazard: Fall.
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Ceiling Fans Recalled by Sears NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 1989 Release # 89-043 Sears Seeks Return Of Ceiling Fans WASHINGTON -- Sears Roebuck and Co. is voluntarily recalling 325 "Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans because a defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall. Sold through a Sears catalog supplement from November, 1984 through January, 1985, the 48-inch white ceiling fans feature either "Smurf" or "Snoopy" characters imprinted on the fan. The fans sold for $129.99 each. The According to Sears there have been three incidents of fans falling from their ceiling mounting brackets. Although there have been no reports of injuries, the recall as a precaution. Consumers should stop using the fan and return it to the nearest Sears store for a full refund of the price and shipping charge.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Fall
Official remedy
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What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sears
- Manufacturer
- Sears
- Product type
- Ceiling fans
- Recall number
- 89-043
Sears Smurf ceiling fans
CPSC product type: Fans
Sears Snoopy ceiling fans
This recall in context
Compared with the 30 ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 16 of 30 ceiling fan recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Sears is named in 69 CPSC notices in this index, from 1973 to 2015. This recall is the 34th. The one before: E-Z Go Infant Umbrella-Style Strollers (88-111, Dec 1988).
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