Product recall · August 16, 2012
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free repair.
- Recall number
- 12249
- Announced
- Product
- Emerson Corsair Ceiling Fans
- Importer
- Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- This recall involves Emerson "Corsair" model ceiling fans with two blades and 44- or 52-inch blade spans. The fans were sold in two finishes, oil-rubbed bronze and antique pewter.
- Units
- About 870
- Incidents / injuries
- Emerson is aware of three reports of these Corsair fans falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fan and lighting stores nationwide and various websites, including www.emersonfans.com and www.amazon.com, from January 2009 through June 2012 for between $450 and $530.
- Consumer contact
- For additional information, contact Emerson Air Comfort Products at 800-777-4440 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.luminancebrands.com for more information.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12249
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database. Recall data last checked against the CPSC database on November 9, 2026. Savings Ahead is not affiliated with the CPSC or the companies named; always follow the official notice. Found a mistake? See our corrections policy.