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Ceiling Fans Recalled by Sears

Recall 89-043 · May 22, 1989 · Sears

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
89-043 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 22, 1989
Brand
Sears
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Sears Smurf ceiling fans; Sears Snoopy ceiling fans
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

Ceiling Fans Recalled by Sears NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 1989 Release # 89-043 Sears Seeks Return Of Ceiling Fans WASHINGTON -- Sears Roebuck and Co. is voluntarily recalling 325 "Smurf" and "Snoopy" ceiling fans because a defective mounting bracket could cause the fans to fall. Sold through a Sears catalog supplement from November, 1984 through January, 1985, the 48-inch white ceiling fans feature either "Smurf" or "Snoopy" characters imprinted on the fan. The fans sold for $129.99 each. The According to Sears there have been three incidents of fans falling from their ceiling mounting brackets. Although there have been no reports of injuries, the recall as a precaution. Consumers should stop using the fan and return it to the nearest Sears store for a full refund of the price and shipping charge.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Sears Smurf ceiling fans
  • Sears Snoopy ceiling fans

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sears.

Recall history and context

Sears appears in 23 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sears recalls.

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?

Sears Smurf ceiling fans; Sears Snoopy ceiling fans. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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