Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 12249. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 12249 has the recall date 16 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric. The recall has about 870 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. 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 | Emerson is aware of three reports of these Corsair fans falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 870 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Emerson "Corsair" model ceiling fans with two blades and 44- or 52-inch blade spans. The fans were sold in two finishes, oil-rubbed bronze and antique pewter. |
| Product | Emerson Corsair Ceiling Fans, About 870, Ceiling Fans |
| Sold at | Fan and lighting stores nationwide and various websites, including www.emersonfans.com and www.amazon.com, from January 2009 through June 2012 for between $450 and $530. |
| Importer | Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 870Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Ceiling Fans
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2013 | Emerson Air Comfort Products Recalls Tommy Bahama Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Risk of Injury |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12249The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12249. https://recallregister.com/product/1114-ceiling-fans-recalled-by-emerson-air-comfort-products-due-to-injury-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12249 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Emerson is aware of three reports of these Corsair fans falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fan and lighting stores nationwide and various websites, including www.emersonfans.com and www.amazon.com, from January 2009 through June 2012 for between $450 and $530.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12249?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12249?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 870