Hunter Contempo ceiling fans
Published December 14, 2017
Summary
CPSC records recall 18062, published December 14, 2017. Reported units: About 168,000 (In addition, about 1,900 in Canada).
What's the hazard
The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.
What to do
Consumers with a recalled Contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter Fan Company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Hunter Fan Company, of Memphis, Tenn.
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Hunter Contempo ceiling fans recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 18062 on December 14, 2017. Reported hazard: The owner's manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with a recalled Contempo model ceiling fan should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter Fan Company are contacting all known purchasers and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Hunter Fan Company, of Memphis, Tenn..