Product Recall Number: 89-043
Why was "Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans recalled?
A defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall.
Product Recall Number: 89-043
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1989-05-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: "Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans
Description: WASHINGTON -- Sears Roebuck and Co. is voluntarily recalling 325 "Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans because a defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall. Sold through a Sears catalog supplement from November, 1984 through January, 1985, the 48-inch white ceiling fans feature either "Smurf" or "Snoopy" characters imprinted on the fan. The fans sold for $129.99 each. According to Sears there have been three incidents of fans falling from their ceiling mounting brackets. Although there have been no reports of injuries, the recall as a precaution. Consumers should stop using the fan and return it to the nearest Sears store for a full refund of the price and shipping charge.
Hazard Description: A defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 325
Incidents: According to Sears there have been three incidents of fans falling from their ceiling mounting brackets. Although there have been no reports of injuries, the recall as a precaution.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fan and return it to the nearest Sears store for a full refund of the price and shipping charge.
Sold At: Sold through a Sears catalog supplement from November, 1984 through January, 1985, the 48-inch white ceiling fans feature either "Smurf" or "Snoopy" characters imprinted on the fan. The fans sold for $129.99 each.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
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Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed