Westinghouse Lighting recalls ceiling fans with 60-watt bulbs that exceed maximum wattage, risking overheating and fire. Consumers must stop using and return for free 40-watt bulb replacements.
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Westinghouse Lighting is recalling ceiling fans that came with 60-watt light bulbs. These bulbs exceed the fan's maximum wattage rating, causing overheating and potential fire or shock hazards. Affected fans must be stopped from use immediately and replaced with 40-watt bulbs.
The ceiling fans were designed to use bulbs up to a certain wattage. When 60-watt bulbs are installed, they exceed the fan's maximum wattage capacity, causing the fan to overheat. This overheating can lead to fire or shock hazards.
Homeowners with Westinghouse ceiling fans that have 60-watt bulbs included. People who use ceiling fans with these specific models are at risk of fire or shock if the bulbs overheat.
Check for the brand 'Westinghouse' printed on the fan's ceiling canopy. Look for item numbers on the motor housing: 72243, 78631, 72245, 78763, or 78764. These fans were sold with 60-watt bulbs that exceed the fan's wattage rating.
Immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans as they pose fire and shock hazards.
Reach out to Westinghouse Lighting for free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
The affected models are 24-inch fans with item numbers 72243 or 78631, 30-inch fans with item numbers 72245 or 78763, and 42-inch fans with item number 78764.
The 60-watt bulbs included exceed the fan's maximum wattage rating, causing overheating that can lead to fire or shock hazards.
Check for 'Westinghouse' on the ceiling canopy and item numbers on the motor housing: 72243, 78631, 72245, 78763, or 78764.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Westinghouse Lighting to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1006 — Westinghouse Lighting Ceiling Fans Hello, I own a Ceiling Fans that is covered by recall 1006 from Westinghouse Lighting. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs. 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.
