"Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans
CPSC Recall #89-043 — May 21, 1989
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.