Hunter Fan Company is recalling about 168,000 Contempo ceiling fans because the owner's manual provides incorrect instructions for installing the light globe. This defect can cause the light globe to fall unexpectedly, which has already happened 40 times. These 54-inch fans were sold primarily at Costco stores nationwide and online between January 2016 and August 2017. Owners should immediately check their fans to ensure the light globe is properly secured.
The light globe can detach and fall from the ceiling fan due to faulty installation instructions, posing an impact injury hazard to anyone below. While no injuries have been reported, there have been 38 reports of falling globes in the U.S. and two in Canada.
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.
Models: Hunter fan 59176 (US) and 59180 (Canada)
Model: Hunter fan 59174 (US)
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response