Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

Hunter Contempo ceiling fans

Date of Recall

2017-12-14

CPSC Release Number

18-062

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 168,000 (In addition, about 1,900 in Canada)

Importer

Hunter Fan Company, of Memphis, Tenn.

Sold By

Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from January 2016 through August 2017 for about $130; refurbished fans were sold online during the same period on eBay, Amazon, and Groupon.

Problem/Hazard

The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Hunter has received 38 reports of the light globe falling due to the incorrect instructions in the U.S. and two in Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.

Remedy

New Instructions

Consumer Contact

Hunter toll-free at 866-326-2003 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.hunterfan.com and click on "Recall" located at the bottom of the page for more information or visit www.hunterfan.com/recall.

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