"Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans

CPSC Recall #89-043 — May 21, 1989

Recall #89-043 Date: May 21, 1989 Remedy: Refund

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

A defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Units Affected

325

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.