Can a ceiling fan blade fly off?

Owners are advised to stop using the fans immediately and inspect them. Ceiling fans sold exclusively at Home Depot have been recalled because the fan blades could detach and cause injury.

What ceiling fans are being recalled?

The Hampton Bay Mara indoor/outdoor ceiling fan is being recalled due to injury hazard. As many as 190,000 Hampton Bay ceiling fans sold exclusively at Home Depot this past year are being recalled by the distributor after a growing number of reports of blades detaching while the fan spins.

How many people have died by ceiling fan?

About 19,700 people are injured from ceiling fans falling due to improper mounting every year. Between 1995 and 2003 there were 4.5 deaths a year reported due to electrocutions from improperly wired ceiling fans.

Can a fan cut your head off?

You won’t get your head chopped off by a (normal) ceiling fan. But you can certainly use more energy and make your home warmer by using one.

How well do retractable ceiling fans work?

The retractable ceiling fans, especially the ones that have larger blades, are certainly powerful enough to circulate air to keep a large room cool. Even the smaller ones are powerful enough to cool down a small room in the event that there is no air conditioner.

What ceiling fans did Home Depot recall?

The Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor fans were sold in stores and online from April through October of this year for about $150, according to the recall notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What ceiling fans are being recalled by Home Depot?

Nearly 200,000 ceiling fans sold at Home Depot are being recalled due to an injury risk. King of Fans is recalling 182,000 Hampton Bay Mara ceiling fans because the blades can become detached from the fan while in use, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

How often should ceiling fans be replaced?

Exhaust and ceiling fans are estimated to typically last for a maximum of 10 years while air conditioners last for 8 to 15 years. These estimations are of course dependent on the quality of the fan you have and the frequency of its usage.

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