Harbor Breeze and Honeywell Recall About 78,000 Ceiling Fans
The blades can detach during use, posing a hazard to consumers
The manufacturer of Harbor Breeze and Honeywell ceiling fans has recalled about 77,900 fans because the fan blades can detach during use, posing a risk to people and property.
Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company, which makes fans sold under both the Harbor Breeze and Honeywell brand names, has received 60 reports of the blades detaching during use, three of which resulted in damage to drywall. There are no reports of injuries, according to the release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The ceiling fan recall applies to Harbor Breeze Belleisle Bay 52-inch fans as well as Honeywell Rio 52-inch fans. The two fan lines are identical but sold under different brand names in a variety of finishes. The full list is available in the CPSC announcement. Consumer Reports does not currently test ceiling fans and has not had this model in our labs.
Details of the Ceiling Fan Recall
The recall: About 77,900 Harbor Breeze and Honeywell ceiling fans. The recall involves only Harbor Breeze Belleisle Breeze and Honeywell Rio 52-inch fans sold from February 2018 to August 2021. The fans will have "HKC" printed on the date label on the housing of the fan.
The risk: The blades can detach during use, posing a hazard to bystanders and property.
Incidents/injuries: The company has received 60 reports of the blades detaching, as well as three reports of property damage.
Where and when sold: Online at Lowes.com, Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, Overstock.com, Hayneedle.com, Houzz.com, eAcces.com, and Build.com from February 2018 through August 2021 for about $150.
The remedy: Stop using the recalled fan immediately and contact Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company. You will be directed to remove the fan and provide a photo to the company to confirm you own one of the covered models. Those who own one of the recalled models will be directed to destroy and dispose of the fan, at which point the company will mail you a free replacement fan.
Contact information: Call Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Company toll-free at 888-232-9895 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday; by email at ceilingfanrecall@sedgwick.com; or online at www.ceilingfanrecall.expertinquiry.com, https://hkcus.com/recall-rio or www.hkcus.com and click on “recall” for more information.
Report a defective product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.
