Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 12135. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
CPSC recall 12135 has the recall date 21 Mar 2012. The notice names the firm Westinghouse Lighting. The recall has about 7,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Ceiling Fans.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. "Westinghouse" is printed on the fan's ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan's motor housing. Item Number Description 72243 24-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (black/graphite color) 78631 24-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 6 blades (dark wood/beech color) 72245 30-inch ceiling fan espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color) 78763 30-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (dark wood/beech color) 78764 42-inch ceiling fan gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (black/graphite color) |
| Product | Ceiling Fans, About 7,000, Ceiling Fans |
| Sold at | Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150. |
| Importer | Westinghouse Lighting Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Ceiling Fans
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Westinghouse Lighting
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2020 | Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 12 Mar 2015 | Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12135The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12135. https://recallregister.com/product/1006-ceiling-fans-recalled-by-westinghouse-lighting-due-to-shock-and-fire-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12135 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12135?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12135?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,000