Ceiling Fans Recalled by Sears
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. 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.