Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 21701. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fan blades can crack and break, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement blade kit.
CPSC recall 21701 has the recall date 9 Oct 2020. The notice names the firm Westinghouse Lighting. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Westinghouse Lighting has received 62 reports of the fan blades cracking or breaking, including one report of an impact injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting's Great Falls 52" outdoor ceiling fans with four dark walnut blades, frosted amber glass and an LED lamp. The fan blades are 22 inches long and have an oil rubbed bronze finish. Model number 72043 and a product order number of 016555, 016761, 016647, 017157, 016648 or 017349 are printed on the top of the fan's motor housing. |
| Product | Great Falls outdoor ceiling fans, About 3,000 |
| Sold at | Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com and independent distributors nationwide from October 2019 through August 2020 for between $170 and $200. |
| Manufacturer | Westinghouse Lighting |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Westinghouse Lighting
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2015 | Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21701The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 21701. https://recallregister.com/product/8918-westinghouse-lighting-recalls-outdoor-ceiling-fans-due-to-impact-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 21701 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Westinghouse Lighting has received 62 reports of the fan blades cracking or breaking, including one report of an impact injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com and independent distributors nationwide from October 2019 through August 2020 for between $170 and $200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21701?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21701?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000