There’s a new ceiling fan recall affecting nearly 190,000 fans. This one affects the Hampton Bay Mara indoor/outdoor ceiling fan. The blades of this fan can become disconnected while the fan is in use. This defect was isolated to the manufacturing process, which the manufacturer did not fix, but King of Fans, which distributes this product, is urging owners to stop using the product immediately. If you have the recalled ceiling, you can contact the company to request a replacement.
The CPSC is reminding consumers to take action immediately. If you own one of these ceiling fans, you may want to consider returning it. The company’s website will help you find a replacement. If you purchased a recalled ceiling fan from a store, you can usually find it on the company’s website. You may need to return it if you’d like to get a full refund. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises customers to check with the manufacturer to determine whether or not the product is faulty.
The Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company is recalling more than 190,000 ceiling fans. The recalled fans were sold between April and October of this year and cost up to $150. In total, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission received 47 reports of blades falling off of the fan. As of yet, this recall affects about 4% of the entire market. The recall has been extended until October 2020. If you own a recalled ceiling fan, you should stop using it and contact the manufacturer. The company will send you a replacement free of charge. You can find more information about the recalled fan on the Hong Kong company’s website.