Information
Visual Comfort & Co. Recalls Maverick Coastal Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24094
Visual Comfort & Co. Recalls Maverick Coastal Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Visual Comfort & Co., of Skokie, Illinois · Maverick Coastal 60-inch Outdoor Ceiling Fans
Product Description
This recall involves Visual Comfort & Co.'s Maverick Coastal 60-inch outdoor ceiling fans. The three-blade fans were sold in white and black finishes. Model number 3MGMR60XXX is printed on a white label located at the top of the fan motor.
Hazard
The fan's blade can crack or break and fall off the unit, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Visual Comfort & Co. to obtain free replacement new blades. If the consumer is not able to install the blades, consumers should schedule installation of the repair kit by a certified electrician. Once the repair kit has been installed, consumers should send the invoice to Visual Comfort for the installation charges, to receive a reimbursement in the full amount of the cost of the service in the form of a check.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of fan blades cracking or breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Maverick Coastal 60-inch Outdoor Ceiling Fans on January 25, 2024. The fan's blade can crack or break and fall off the unit, posing an impact injury hazard. This recall covers about 6,400 units (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada) and was initiated by Visual Comfort & Co., of Skokie, Illinois. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
This recall appears in: Laceration & Sharp-Edge Hazards.
More CPSC recalls