Recalled Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay and Honeywell Rio 52-inch ceiling fans have blades that can detach during use, causing impact injuries. Consumers must stop using and dispose of these fans to avoid injury.
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Hong Kong China Electric Appliance is recalling Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay and Honeywell Rio 52-inch ceiling fans because their blades can detach while in use, posing a risk of impact injury. This recall affects consumers who own these specific models and requires immediate action to prevent potential harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2721-recall-harbor-breeze-honeywell-52-ceiling-fans-risk-impact-injury.
“Recall: Harbor Breeze & Honeywell 52" Ceiling Fans Risk Impact Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2721-recall-harbor-breeze-honeywell-52-ceiling-fans-risk-impact-injury. Based on CPSC recall #9188 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Hong-Kong-China-Electric-Appliance-Manufacture-Company-Recalls-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 15, 2021, that Hong Kong China Electric Appliance is recalling ceiling fans due to an impact injury hazard. Owners should stop using the fans and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Harbor Breeze 52-inch Belleisle Bay Ceiling Fans, model numbers 40650 (brushed nickel) and 40651 (oil rubbed bronze)
Honeywell 52-inch Rio Ceiling Fans, model numbers 50514 (oil rubbed bronze), 51623 (champagne), 51624 (pewter), 50195 (brushed nickel), and 51030 (white)
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company to confirm their fan is under the scope of the recall by providing a photo of the fan and date code. Consumers will then be instructed to disconnect the fan, provide a photo of the disconnected fan to HKC and dispose of it in the trash or recycle. The consumer will then receive a free replacement fan by mail.
The hazard
The blades can detach from the fan while in use, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers. The firm has received 60 reports of the blades detaching from the fan, including three reports of the blades causing property damage to drywall. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include Hampton Bay Halwin 52-Inch Ceiling Fans recalled on Aug. 13, 2026, for blade separation risk and Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Fans recalled on June 11, 2026, for fire hazard risk. Airedale Heat Pump was also recalled on Aug. 20, 2026, due to fire hazard from ventilation fans.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers printed on the silver rating label at the top of the fan housing. Harbor Breeze models have 40650 (brushed nickel) or 40651 (oil rubbed bronze). Honeywell models include 50514 (oil rubbed bronze), 51623 (champagne), 51624 (pewter), 50195 (brushed nickel), or 51030 (white).
Brand
Hong Kong China Electric Appliance
Product
Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay and Honeywell Rio Ceiling Fans
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Fan
Immediately stop using the recalled fans to prevent potential impact injuries.
Provide Photo and Date Code
Take a photo of the fan and note the date code to confirm if it's under the recall.
Disconnect and Dispose
Disconnect the fan from power and dispose of it in the trash or recycle after providing a photo of the disconnected fan to HKC.
Receive Replacement
HKC will mail a free replacement fan after confirming the fan is recalled.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company ("HKC") to confirm their fan is under the scope of the recall by providing the firm a photo of the fan and date code. The consumers will then be instructed to disconnect the fan, provide a photo of the disconnected fan to HKC and dispose of it in the trash or recycle. The consumer will then receive a free replacement fan by mail.
Take action
Contact Hong Kong China Electric Appliance
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hong Kong China Electric Appliance to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9188 — Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Recall: Harbor Breeze & Honeywell 52" Ceiling Fans Risk Impact Injury
Hello,
I own a Recall: Harbor Breeze & Honeywell 52" Ceiling Fans Risk Impact Injury that is covered by recall 9188 from Hong Kong China Electric Appliance.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company ("HKC") to confirm their fan is under the scope of the recall by providing the firm a photo of the fan and date code. The consumers will then be instructed to disconnect the fan, provide a photo of the disconnected fan to HKC and dispose of it in the trash or recycle. The consumer will then receive a free replacement fan by mail.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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