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

Recall 24-094 · January 25, 2024 · Visual Comfort

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
24-094 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 25, 2024
Brand
Visual Comfort
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Maverick Coastal 60-inch Outdoor Ceiling Fans
Hazard
Impact Injury Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cutsFalls and tip-overs
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 6,400 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
January 25, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Maverick Coastal 60-inch Outdoor Ceiling Fans · About 6,400 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Maverick Coastal Outdoor Fan in Black
Recalled Maverick Coastal Outdoor Fan in Black
Recalled Maverick Coastal Outdoor Fan in White
Recalled Maverick Coastal Outdoor Fan in White

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot, Circa Lighting and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Build.com, Wayfair.com and others from January 2021 through November 2023 for about $850.; Visual Comfort & Co., of Skokie, Illinois.

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Maverick Coastal 60-inch Outdoor Ceiling Fans (About 6,400 (In addition, about 200 were sold in Canada) units). 's Maverick Coastal 60-inch outdoor ceiling fans.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Impact Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 25, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.