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Visual Comfort & Co. Recalls Maverick Coastal Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard | CPSC.gov

The fan’s blade can crack or break and fall off the unit, posing an impact injury hazard.

About 6,400 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada) Ventilador De Techo

Visual Comfort & Co. Recalls Maverick Coastal Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard | CPSC.gov

Visual Comfort toll-free at 888-475-1136 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; email at  techlightingcs@visualcomfortco.com; or online at  www.visualcomfort.com/recall or  www.visualcomfort.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

This recall involves Visual Comfort & Co.’s Maverick Coastal 60-inch outdoor ceiling fans. The three-blade fans were sold in white and black finishes. Model number 3MGMR60XXX is printed on a white label located at the top of the fan motor.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Visual Comfort & Co. to obtain free replacement new blades. If the consumer is not able to install the blades, consumers should schedule installation of the repair kit by a certified electrician. Once the repair kit has been installed, consumers should send the invoice to Visual Comfort for the installation charges, to receive a reimbursement in the full amount of the cost of the service in the form of a check.

The firm has received nine reports of fan blades cracking or breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Visual Comfort & Co., of Skokie, Illinois

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The fan’s blade can crack or break and fall off the unit, posing an impact injury hazard.

The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.

The brackets connected to the fan blades can break and allow the blades to fall, posing an impact hazard.

The electric space heater can overheat when in use, posing fire and burn hazards.

The brackets connected to the fan blades can break, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.

The owner’s manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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Visual Comfort & Co. Recalls Maverick Coastal Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard | CPSC.gov

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