Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal
to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Ceiling Fans
Units: About 7,000
Importer: Westinghouse Lighting Corp., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Hazard: The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling
fans exceed the fan’s maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans
to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans
with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall.
“Westinghouse” is printed on the fan’s ceiling canopy. The item number
is printed on the fan’s motor housing.
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Item Number
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Description
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72243
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24-inch ceiling fan
gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit
6 blades (black/graphite color)
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78631
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24-inch ceiling fan
chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit
6 blades (dark wood/beech color)
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72245
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30-inch ceiling fan
espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color)
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78763
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30-inch ceiling fan
chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (dark wood/beech color)
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78764
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42-inch ceiling fan
gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (black/graphite color)
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Sold by: Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers
and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com
from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled
ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement
40-watt light bulbs.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 between 8:30 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at
www.westinghouselighting.com
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