Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay and Honeywell Rio Ceiling Fans
CPSC Recall #22-033 - December 15, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 22-033 |
| Recall Date | December 15, 2021 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 77,900 |
| Manufacturer | Zhongshan Kong Luen Wah Hoi Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., of China |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Online at Lowes.com |
| Amazon.com |
| Wayfair.com |
| Overstock.com |
| Hayneedle.com |
| Houzz.com |
| eAcces.com |
| Menards.com |
| and Build.com from February 2018 through August 2021 for about $150. |
Product
Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay and Honeywell Rio Ceiling Fans
Description
This recall involves Harbor Breeze 52-inch Belleisle Bay and Honeywell 52-inch Rio ceiling fans, which are identical fans but branded separately. The recalled Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay Ceiling Fans have a brushed nickel housing finish (model number 40650) or an oil rubbed bronze housing finish (model number 40651). Both models have three matte black blades, a frosted, cased white glass bowl light and a 3-speed reversible motor with remote controlThe recalled Honeywell Rio Ceiling Fans have an oil rubbed bronze housing finish (model number 50514), a champagne housing finish (model number 51623), a pewter housing finish (model number 51624), a brushed nickel housing finish (model number 50195), or a white housing finish (model number 51030). Each model has three black matte fan blades, a frosted, cased white glass bowl light, and a 3-speed reversible motor with remote control. The model numbers for the recalled fans are printed on the silver rating label located on the top of the fan housing assembly.Model NumberDescription40651Harbor Breeze 52” Oil Rubbed Bronze Belleisle Bay Ceiling FanOil rubbed bronze housing finish3 black matte ceiling fan bladesFrosted, cased white glass bowl light3-speed reversible motor, with remote control40650Harbor Breeze 52” Brushed Nickel Belleisle Bay Ceiling FanBrushed nickel housing finish3 matte black ceiling fan bladesFrosted, cased white glass bowl light3-speed reversible motor, with remote control50514Honeywell 52” Bronze Rio Ceiling FanOil rubbed bronze housing finish3 black matte fan bladesFrosted, cased white glass bowl light3-speed reversible motor, with remote control51623Honeywell 52” Champagne Rio Ceiling FanChampagne housing finish3 white fan bladesFrosted, cased white glass bowl light3-speed reversible motor, with remote control51624Honeywell 52” Pewter Rio Ceiling FanPewter housing finish3 pewter fan bladesFrosted, cased white glass bowl light3-speed reversible motor, with remote control50195Honeywell 52” Brushed Nickel Rio Ceiling FanBrushed nickel housing finish3 matte black ceiling fan bladesFrosted, cased white glass bowl light3-speed reversible motor, with remote control51030Honeywell 52” White Rio Ceiling FanWhite housing finish3 white ceiling fan bladesFrosted, cased white glass bowl light3-speed reversible motor, with remote control
Hazard
The blades can detach from the fan while in use, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received 60 reports of the blades detaching from the fan, including three reports of the blades causing property damage to drywall. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company (“HKC”) to confirm their fan is under the scope of the recall by providing the firm a photo of the fan and date code. The consumers will then be instructed to disconnect the fan, provide a photo of the disconnected fan to HKC and dispose of it in the trash or recycle. The consumer will then receive a free replacement fan by mail.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.