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Stop using now Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published October 9, 2020

Westinghouse Great Falls Outdoor Ceiling Fans: Blade Crack Risk

Westinghouse recalls Great Falls 52" outdoor ceiling fans with cracked blades that can cause impact injuries. Affected models include 72043 and specific order numbers. Consumers must stop using and get a free replacement blade kit.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8918Consumer productWestinghouse Lighting ›
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Contact the company

Call(888) 417-6222from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through FridayOfficial pagewww.westinghouselighting.com/produAlso onlinewww.westinghouselighting.com
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Westinghouse is recalling outdoor ceiling fans that can crack and break, posing a risk of impact injuries. Owners should stop using these fans immediately and get a free replacement blade kit. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2990-westinghouse-great-falls-outdoor-ceiling-fans-blade-crack-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2990-westinghouse-great-falls-outdoor-ceiling-fans-blade-crack-risk · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8918

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“Westinghouse Great Falls Outdoor Ceiling Fans: Blade Crack Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2990-westinghouse-great-falls-outdoor-ceiling-fans-blade-crack-risk. Based on CPSC recall #8918 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Westinghouse-Lighting-Recalls-Outdoor-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert).

Westinghouse Lighting recalled Great Falls outdoor ceiling fans on Oct. 9, 2020, due to an impact injury hazard from cracking blades, the CPSC announced. Consumers should stop using the fans and contact the company for a free replacement blade kit.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Westinghouse Lighting
  • Product: Great Falls 52" outdoor ceiling fans with four dark walnut blades, frosted amber glass, LED lamp, and oil rubbed bronze finish
  • Model number: 72043
  • Order numbers: 016555, 016761, 016647, 017157, 016648, or 017349 printed on the motor housing top
  • Sold at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com, and independent distributors nationwide from October 2019 through August 2020 for $170 to $200

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade kit. Contact the company toll-free at 888-417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.westinghouselighting.com/product-notification.

The hazard

The fan blades can crack and break, posing an impact injury hazard. Westinghouse Lighting has received 62 reports of the fan blades cracking or breaking, including one report of an impact injury.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Hampton Bay Halwin 52-Inch Ceiling Fans Recalled: Blade Separation Risk (2026-08-13).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model number 72043 or order numbers 016555, 016761, 016647, 017157, 016648, or 017349 printed on the top of the fan's motor housing.

  • Brand
    Westinghouse Lighting
  • Product
    Great Falls outdoor ceiling fans
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans to prevent potential impact injuries.

  2. Contact Westinghouse

    Reach out to Westinghouse Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade kit.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade kit.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com and independent distributors nationwide from October 2019 through August 2020 for between $170 and $200.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact Westinghouse Lighting

We’ve drafted a message you can send Westinghouse Lighting to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18884176222Company site
Subject: Recall 8918 — Westinghouse Lighting Westinghouse Great Falls Outdoor Ceiling Fans: Blade Crack Risk

Hello,

I own a Westinghouse Great Falls Outdoor Ceiling Fans: Blade Crack Risk that is covered by recall 8918 from Westinghouse Lighting.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade kit.

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.

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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.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8918 (October 9, 2020)
  • 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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