Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury

Tommy Bahama® Outdoor Ceiling Fans

Date of Recall

2013-10-24

CPSC Release Number

14-005

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 2,800 in the United States, 80 in Canada

Importer

Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo

Sold By

Fan and lighting stores nationwide and online at www.EmersonFans.com and Amazon.com from April 2010 through July 2012 for about $350.

Problem/Hazard

The brackets holding the fan blades can break and cause the blades to fall, posing a risk of injury to bystanders.

Injuries/Incidents

Emerson Air Comfort has received three reports of fan blades detaching, including one report of a laceration to a consumer who was hit in the back of the head by a falling blade.

Description

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free in-home repair or to order a free do-it-yourself repair kit.

Consumer Contact

Emerson Air Comfort Products toll-free at (866) 994-8759 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.emersonfans.com, then click on Recall Information for more information. 

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