Kichler 52-inch LED Indoor Ceiling Fan was recalled on March 12, 2020 because of its defective blade irons that can detach while in use, posing the risk of injury. In this article, you will learn what this recall was issued, what are the models affected by it and what you need to do to make sure you are safe.
Why Was the Kichler Ceiling Fan Recalled?
The recalled of this product was initiated due to their irons (arms) that hold the ceiling fan blades as they detach while using them, resulting in falling of blades and boosting the threat of an injury. Kichler received 62 reports of iron breaking or detaching and no injury was reported. Kichler ceiling fan recall affects more or less 38,900 units.
The recall includes Kichler’s indoor ceiling fans with five blades, bronze accents, etched umber glass and an integrated LED module as well. The unit has a Mediterranean Walnut finish with 52 inches wide blades.
What Should you do If you have this fan?
- Firstly, stop using this recall unit immediately
- Contact Kichler through their consumer contact that is 866-558-5706 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
- Request a free replacement or instructions on how can you get it
You can also check Kichler’s customer service phone number here.
Manufacturer and Importer Details
They were manufactured in china and the importer is Kichler Lighting LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio and this specific model was made from January 2016 through April 2017.
Where is the model number of this Kichler model?
The model number and date codes of this Kichler fan are available at the top of the fan motor.
Here is the list of date Codes for Fans Subject to Recall: 0116, 0217, 0216, 0316, 0416, 0516, 0417, 0616, 0716, 0816, 0916, 1016, 1116, 1216, 0217, and 0317
Removal Instructions/ Retrait du Ventilateur: Download the full removal instructions HERE.
Consumer Notification/Avis aux Consommateurs: Here is a link to consumer notification.
Use this link to read the official CPSC recall announcement for Kichler ceiling fans: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kichler-Lighting-Recalls-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Here is another source of the Health Canada Press Release: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/index-eng.php
The company voluntarily recalled it under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. The firms who are dedicated to work with CPSC initiate fast Track recalls in order to announce it immediately to protect the users.
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