Harbor Breeze Ceiling Fans Recalled by HKC-US Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Store

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Harbor Breeze ceiling fans

Hazard: The light globe can fall from its housing, posing an impact injury hazard.

Remedy: New Instructions. Consumers should immediately contact HKC to request a new owner’s manual and light kit label to help ensure correct installation of the light globe.

Consumer Contact: HKC-US toll-free at 877-239-7267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via email at HKCRecall@hkcus.com or online at www.hkcfans.com for more information.

Recall Details Units: About 280,000

Description: This recall involves Harbor Breeze’s Kingsbury indoor ceiling fans manufactured before December 2018. The bronze finish fans come with five reversible blades in a distressed mocha finish and have a 70-inch blade span. The fans also come with a frosted glass light and a remote control. The manufacture date in MM-YYY format can be found on a label on top of the motor housing.

Incidents/Injuries: HKC-US has received 76 reports of the light globe falling, including four laceration injuries.

Sold at: Lowe’s Stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from April 2010 through December 2018 for about $230.

Importer: LG Sourcing Inc., of Mooresville, N.C.

Distributor: HKC-US LLC, of Memphis, Tenn.

Manufacturer: Hong Kong China Electric Appliance Manufacture Co. LTD, of China

Manufactured in: China

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