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Monte Carlo recalls Cyclone Ceiling Fans
- Starting date:
- December 19, 2017
- Posting date:
- December 19, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-65432
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Monte Carlo
Affected products
Cyclone ceiling fans
Product description
This recall involves two models of the Monte Carlo "Cyclone" ceiling fans with five blades. The fans are 1.5 metres (60 inches) wide, weigh about 14.5 kilograms (32 pounds), and have either a Roman Bronze or White finish.
The affected products can be identified by both a model number and a Manufacturer Purchase Order (MPO) number. The model numbers and MPO numbers are found on top of the motor housing.
| Product Description | Model Number | MPO Number |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclone model ceiling fan in Roman Bronze finish | 5CY60RB |
30082259 30100285 30103624 30115763 30126474 30128431 30139761 30143432 |
| Cyclone model ceiling fan in White finish | 5CY60WH |
2020018 30082259 30139815 30139829 |
Hazard identified
The brackets connected to the fan blades can break, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.
As of November 30, 2017, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 10 reports of broken brackets and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 50 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 3,450 were distributed in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2016 through September 2017 in Canada and the United States at various retailers and online stores.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States of America.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
King of Fans
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Monte Carlo Fan Company
Skokie
Illinois
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Monte Carlo to receive a free bracket replacement kit with instructions. Consumers can hire an electrician to perform the repair and Monte Carlo will reimburse them for the repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Monte Carlo toll-free at 1-888-475-1136 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email or online and click on "Voluntary Recall" for more information.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
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.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.