Modern Fan Company Pensi Fans

Description: Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2009 Release # 09-317 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 588-3267 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Pensi Fans Units: About 1,300 Manufacturer: The Modern Fan Co. Inc., of Ashland, Oregon Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: The firm received four reports of incidents where the fan fell from the ceiling while operating. No injuries were reported. 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. Sold at: Internet retailers, lighting showrooms, fan specialty stores and electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through July 2009 for between $400 and $530. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact The Modern Fan Co. toll-free at (888) 588-3267 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the company's Web site at www.modernfan.com [Learn More]