Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 09317. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately turn off the power to the fan to stop use and contact The Modern Fan Co. for assistance with model identification and a replacement coupler. Consumers are also advised to not allow anyone underneath the fan. In the event that a fan falls, consumers should immediately turn off the circuit breaker due to the possibility of exposed electrical wires.
CPSC recall 09317 has the recall date 20 Aug 2009. The notice names the firm The Modern Fan. The recall has about 1,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type 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 | The firm received four reports of incidents where the fan fell from the ceiling while operating. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 1,300 |
| Description | The recalled Pensi fans have model numbers beginning with or containing "PEN-AA-" or "PEN-GW-" and have an Aluminum/Anthracite or a Gloss White finish. |
| Product | Pensi Fans, About 1,300, Fans |
| Sold at | Internet retailers, lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through July 2009 for between $400 and $530. |
| Manufacturer | The Modern Fan Co. Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,300Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Fans
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name The Modern Fan
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09317The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09317. https://recallregister.com/product/5472-pensi-ceiling-fans-recalled-by-the-modern-fan-co-due-to-fall-and-injur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 09317 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm received four reports of incidents where the fan fell from the ceiling while operating. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Internet retailers, lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through July 2009 for between $400 and $530.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09317?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China