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Consumer product recall

Rona recalls Uberhaus model SW52-SN-R5W1 ceiling fan

Starting date:
April 28, 2017
Posting date:
April 28, 2017
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Tools and Electrical Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-63132

Affected products

RONA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Uberhaus brand ceiling fans bearing model number SW52-SN-R5W1 or product number 89325003.

Product description

UBERHAUS brand ceiling fan bearing model number SW52-SN-R5W1 or product number 89325003.

This fan is brushed nickel, measures 52 inches in diameter, and has a 60W power output.  The fixture is white frosted glass.

Hazard identified

The product may have a manufacturing defect that could lead to injury or property damage in the event of a fire.

Two incidents of fan overheating have been reported to RONA and Health Canada. No injuries were reported.

Number sold

Approximately 1,600 recalled products were sold in Réno-Dépôt, Marcil and Coupal stores in Quebec, and some RONA stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The products were sold between January 2011 and March 2017.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Distributor
Rona Inc.
Boucherville
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Customers who have this product in their possession should immediately stop using it and return it to a RONA, Réno-Dépôt or Marcil store. They can also call customer service toll-free at 1-866-283-2239 for more information.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.