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Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Co Ltd. recalls Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay Ceiling Fan
- Starting date:
- December 15, 2014
- Posting date:
- December 15, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-42891
Affected products
Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay Brushed Nickel Finish Ceiling Fan
Product description
This recall involves the Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay 52-inch (132-centimetre) ceiling fan in a brushed nickel finish with three blades, which comes with a remote control. It can be identified by model number 40120, item number 0424485, and UPC 671961402105, which can be found on the product packaging. Affected products were sold prior to December 1, 2014.
This product can also be identified by its model number listed on the certification label (Model: M52-3B/2LCR4E) found on the brushed nickel base of the product, that houses the motor.
Hazard identified
Blades from the fan can crack and break off during use, posing a potential impact hazard to consumers.
Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Co Ltd. has received six reports of blades breaking during use, however no injuries were reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries involving the fans.
Number sold
Approximately 4,626 units of the affected ceiling fans were sold at Lowe's stores across Canada and online at Lowes.ca.
Time period sold
The affected ceiling fans were sold from March 2013 to December 1, 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Co Ltd.
Hong Kong
CHINA
- Importer
-
Lowe's Companies Canada, ULC
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected ceiling fans and contact the manufacturer's Customer Service Line for free replacement blades. Instructions for the removal of the existing blades and the installation of the replacements blades will be provided.
For more information and to obtain replacement parts, consumers may contact the manufacturer's dedicated customer service line toll-free at 1-800-643-0067 between 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.