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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 22reports to CPSC
  • May 14, 2026the latest report was made
  • Aug 25, 2011the earliest
  • 11with the company’s comments
Brand
Hunter
Makers
HUNTER FAN COMPANY and Litex Industries, LimitedMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
FansCPSC’s product type: Fans (code 380), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)

“Hunter Aker” and “Hunter Fan Company”

By month

2 reports from June 2025 to May 2026; the most in May 2026, 1. 20 earlier reports, since August 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
May 20261
July 20251
January 20251
March 20241
August 20221
July 20222
September 20201
August 20201
July 20201
March 20181
December 20171
July 20171
February 20171
September 20161
August 20151
March 20131
December 20122
July 20122
August 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 16 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 2 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. First aid

    Made May 14, 2026, sent to the company May 19, 2026, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2026

    The product, in the report: Model number 3254A

    The fan fell down on my Tenant when it was running medium high after proper installation

    Model
    3254A
    Where
    United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Friend / Neighbor / Co-worker
    As this report names them
    made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  2. No one hurt

    Made Jul 5, 2025, sent to the company Jul 8, 2025, published by CPSC Jul 22, 2025

    The product, in the report: Hunter Trimaran 59609 52 inch outdoor rated ceiling fan.

    Blade broke and flew off Hunter Trimaran 59609 ceiling fan.

    Model
    52551
    Serial number
    no serial but date code 22 23
    Bought from
    The Homedepot
    Bought
    Feb 27, 2025
    Where
    Taylors, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 72, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jan 31, 2025, sent to the company Feb 5, 2025, published by CPSC Feb 20, 2025

    The product, in the report: Hunter Ceiling Fan, model # 54208

    I have two Hunter Ceiling Fans (model # 54208). The blades on this model of fan are ONLY held in place by a rubber grommet pushed onto a post. There is no screw or retaining nut on the post to ensure the blades remain firmly attached. After about 2-2.5 years of use, the blades are coming loose. This is a dangerous design, as the use of the fans puts downward pressure on the blades--which, then, are pushed off the posts. Had I not noticed this, the blades would shortly have come off while the fan was running. This is a highly dangerous condition, as the blades would be thrown across the room at great force--endangering anyone in the room and damaging property.

    Model
    54208
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    Unable to see
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Bought
    Jun 22, 2022
    Where
    Lees Summit, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  4. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Mar 11, 2024, sent to the company Mar 13, 2024, published by CPSC Mar 27, 2024

    The product, in the report: I own two Hunter ceiling fans; 1) Type 2 model 28681 ser# CATAL0628681-890 2) Model - The Waldon model# 302359 The blades fly off the they are attached with rubber grommets that do not hold the blade to the fan housing

    The Hunter ceiling fan in our kitchen and family room has five blades that are held on with rubber gromets that do not hold the blades on and the blades have flown off the ceiling fan and pose a hazard to persons and property

    Model
    1)Type 2 model 28681 2) type2 model 302359
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Lowes Orangeburg NY
    Bought
    May 29, 2014, about then
    Where
    Congers, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Aug 29, 2022, sent to the company Sep 2, 2022, published by CPSC Sep 19, 2022

    The product, in the report: Hunter ceiling fan “kensie” model 50181 silver fan weight 16.3 lbs

    Residential ceiling fan, normal, regular but not constant use. Used in office. Purchased in 2020. light in the ceiling fan, LED, melted the plastic “bulb” and scorched the base. No injuries. Concerned for potential fire hazard.

    Model
    50181
    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Jul 24, 2020
    Where
    CROWNSVILLE, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. First aid

    Made Jul 21, 2022, sent to the company Jul 26, 2022, published by CPSC Aug 9, 2022

    The product, in the report: Product: Ristrello with Light 44 inch Model Number: 50189 Purchase Date: 07/08/2022

    I purchased a Hunter Ceiling fan - Product: Ristrello with Light 44 inch Model Number: 50189 Purchase Date: 07/08/2022 The product is advertised to produce 20% more wind compared to the competition and specifies an 8’ ceiling height mount, which I have. The product works as advertised, however, last night I went to remove a shirt and nearly had two fingers amputated. I do have lacerations and bruises. I have contacted the manufacturer in request of a protective cage around the blades, which they do not offer. This product does not meet basic safety protocol when installed as their provided instructions specify. This is a product liability that their phone support denies. I make this submission to you before someone becomes seriously injured. The unit needs either: A higher specification for mounting to ceiling, a protective cage, or a integrated clutch / sensor to prevent finger amputation. A 6’ tall individual has a reach beyond 7’, and most others do as well. The increased power of this fan makes a minor mishap critically dangerous.

    Model
    Ristrello with light 44 inch model 50189
    UPC
    Unknown but reg
    Serial number
    Unknown but registered
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Bought
    Jul 8, 2022
    Where
    Lahaina, Hawaii: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jul 10, 2022, sent to the company Jul 13, 2022, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2022

    The product, in the report: Hunter Avia II LED 52Hunter Avia II LED 52” Ceiling Fan Item 2193789

    The Hunter fan glass cover fell down. The glass was thick and sharp. Luckily, nobody got hurt. This could have injured a person severely!

    Model
    Hunter Avia II LED 52
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Jun 2, 2021
    Where
    Princeton, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Sep 22, 2020, sent to the company Oct 14, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2020

    The product, in the report: Hunter Ceiling Fan

    The glass globe on my Hunter Aker Fan model 59301 fell out and nearly hit someone. My wife got glass in her hand cleaning it up. I got online and discovered this has happened to many people, as the glass globe doesn’t properly safely thread into the fixture. It should be pulled from the market until fixed.

    Model
    59301
    Bought from
    Amazon, New York
    Bought
    Jun 22, 2017
    Where
    JACKSON HEIGHTS, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter Aker, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  9. No one hurt

    Made Aug 3, 2020, sent to the company Aug 10, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2020

    The product, in the report: Hunter Ceiling fan model 59176

    The globe from the Hunter Contempo Ceiling fan fell while our cleaning staff was cleaning the house. It fell to the floor and shattered. No one was hurt.

    Model
    59176
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2016
    Where
    Katy, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Jul 18, 2020, sent to the company Aug 4, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 18, 2020

    The product, in the report: Hunter Fan Co Original Ceiling Fan with Light Model 22285-001

    My wife, two daughters (23 month old and 7 weeks old), and mother-in-law were sitting in the living room at my mother-in-laws house when all of a sudden the entire Hunter ceiling fan fell straight out of the fan box and fan attachment straight on the floor, shattering broken glass all over and oil (the older fan motors have oil in them). Thankfully, my oldest daughter who was playing in the room was on the couch at that moment, and my newborn daughter was in my wife’s arms. They would have easily been killed given the weight of this fan and height it dropped from. It appears that the old fan attachments are much different than what is sold today (ball support type), and only involves a threaded shaft screwed into a nut with a small set screw tightened into the side to prevent it from loosening due to the torque of the spinning fan. I believe that all of these fan types should be recalled or advertised by the company to replace as they are very prone to faulty installation and have a poor safety design.

    Model
    22285-001
    Where
    Marietta, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Mar 15, 2018, sent to the company Jun 15, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 29, 2018

    The product, in the report: Hunter 5-bladed ceiling fan with light fixture.

    I have a Hunter 5 bladed ceiling fan. The light globe just fell off the fan and shattered upon hitting the floor. My wife was cleaning the fan blades at the time and could have been seriously injured, Fortunately she was not.

    Model
    Contempo Model No. 59176
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2017
    Where
    Mishawaka, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 66, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. No one hurt

    Made Dec 28, 2017, sent to the company Mar 21, 2018, published by CPSC Apr 12, 2018

    The product, in the report: Ceiling fan with five brown blades

    I was picking up my 3 year old daughter from her crib and had just set her down and as I did so, I raised my arm and brushed the hunter ceiling fan. The glass bulb cover fell on my daughters head from a distance of about 9 ft (height of the ceiling).

    Where
    Ottawa, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Jul 1, 2017, sent to the company Oct 2, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 17, 2017

    The product, in the report: 52 inch hunter ceiling fan with light kit

    i have a hunter ceiling fan that is about 5 years old.. it was installed by an electrician to ensure it was properly installed. Two nights ago after I went to bed I heard an awful crash, went out to the dinning room and found the fan motor, fan blades and light kit on the floor..of course the lights were broken and the fan blades don’t look to good... interesting that the wires just pulled straight out of the ceiling mount and the rest stayed attached to the ceiling... no damage up there. seems the motor unscrewed itself and that is what caused it to drop to the floor. no warning, no noise, no swaying.. nothing to indicate there was a problem. if someone had been under that sitting at the table they could have been gravely injured or worse.

    Model
    mod-cat 20750-300
    UPC
    952G
    Bought from
    home depot, California
    Bought
    Jul 9, 2012, about then
    Where
    thousand palms, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Feb 1, 2017, sent to the company Mar 6, 2017, published by CPSC Mar 30, 2017

    The product, in the report: Ceiling fan with lights

    We have a 6 yr old Hunter ceiling fan model 23903. It has three lights with glass globes. One of the glass globes fell off hitting our daughter in the head (the fan wasn’t even running). It shattered the bulb as it fell. We had to pick bulb glass out of her hair. Thankfully, she wasn’t cut by it.

    Each globe is held on by a ‘globe assembly nut’ -- a 2” diameter threaded flange that screws onto the threaded plastic bulb socket while the globe is held in place. I assumed the nut had come loose. I found that the nut could be slipped over the threaded light socket with minimal pressure and without turning the nut, as if the threads were stripped, but they weren’t. The nuts on the other two globes are the same way. I can grab each nut and pull it right off the threaded light socket. Of course I have no clue about whether they ever fit properly or the nuts had expanded or the plastic light sockets had shrunk. Appropriate 60W bulbs had been used.

    All Hunter fans that I now see have the globes retained by three radial thumb screws. My guess is that they were all changed to correct the design flaw. I contacted Hunter regarding a revised light assembly to replace my original one, and they said they don’t have any of the newer design that would fit -- though, aside from the thumb screws, they look the same. Newer model 52044 appears nearly identical.

    Model
    Model 23903 - 380, Type 2A
    Bought from
    Likely Menards
    Bought
    Dec 20, 2010, about then
    Where
    Whiteland, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 30, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Sep 9, 2016, sent to the company Sep 19, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 3, 2016

    The product, in the report: Fan remote controller

    Hunter All-Fan Control (model 27185, s/n 277076) failed while not being used. I had this device installed in a fan canopy to control the fan and light kit via a remote controller mounted on the was switch. On 8/24/16, I returned home from being away for a week, when entering, I noticed a smell of burnt electronics when entering the kitchen (where the device is installed). A short time later, my wife tried to turn on the fan but neither the fan nor light would work, either with the remote or directly with the switches on the fan or light. I removed power from the circuit and disassembled the fan and found the remote control unit badly burned and melted. During the week I was away, there were no signs of a lightning strike to my home nor was there a loss of power. I contacted Hunter Fan but they have not been very helpful in trying to figure out what happened. All they have done is offer to replace the device. I have the failed device but they have shown no interest in having it returned for a failure investigation.

    Model
    All-Fan Control Model 27185
    Serial number
    277076
    Bought from
    Home Depot
    Where
    South Weymouth, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter Fan Company, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 11, 2015, sent to the company Aug 26, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2015

    The product, in the report: Hunter Ridgefield ceiling fan (51028) (http://www.hunterfan.com/Ceiling-Fans/Ridgefield?ModelNumber=51028) Hunter Meridale ceiling fan (53306) (http://www.hunterfan.com/Ceiling-Fans/Meridale?ModelNumber=53306)

    I recently purchased Hunter brand ceiling fans from my local Lowe’s store and after installation, the product is emitting a smoky/electrical smell/odor whenever the fan is turned on. This odor is making my pregnant wife and I dizzy and we fear there may be health hazards. I called Hunter’s customer support line and the gentleman on the phone told me that they get this call often. Their recommendation is to run the fan on high for 24 hours to “burn off” the chemical used to “seal the motor.” This is very concerning because there is a definite physiological effect on humans from exposure to this chemical as it is “burned off.” I worry about neurological damage or long-term side effects.

    Model
    Ridgefield (51028) AND Meridale (53306)
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Bought
    Jul 15, 2015, about then
    Where
    Millington, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  17. No one hurt

    Made Mar 4, 2013, sent to the company Mar 20, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2013

    The product, in the report: Hunter Litex Fans 52” ceiling fan model # E-BDB52MWW5BC4. White finish with 5 fan blades and 4 socket light kit.

    Product is a Hunter Litex Fans 52” ceiling fan model # E-BDB52MWW5BC4. I purchased this product on 8/20/2009 from Lowes. I installed the fan with the included 4-socket light kit in our daughter’s bedroom soon after purchase. The unit has been in typical residential use since then.

    About 3 days ago we smelled an odor that seemed electrical in origin. We localized the odor to this ceiling fan. Only the light was in use at the time. The fan motor has not been used for quite some time. We observed that turning off the light reduced the odor somewhat. Today I removed the light kit and discovered an internal component that apparently got hot enough to melt the plastic housing. This is the likely source of the odor.

    At the time of failure only 3 of the 4 light sockets contained a light bulb. Each bulb is 40W incandescent type bulb with candelabra base (within the load limits specified per product labeling).

    There are obvious concerns here of a RISK OF FIRE involving this product.

    I have documented the incidents with photographs and I still have the faulty product.

    Model
    E-BDB52MWW5BC4
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Bought
    Aug 20, 2009
    Where
    Taylors, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by Litex Industries, Limited
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Dec 18, 2012, sent to the company Jan 7, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 22, 2013

    The product, in the report: Hunter Outdoor Ceiling Fan. Model # 21318, Captive 52”

    I purchased multiple Hunter Captiva 52” outdoor ceiling fans, Model # 21318 about 3 years ago. They have had very little use, but this past weekend 2 blades broke off of one of the fans, and went flying like missiles across my porch. Upon inspection, I found more blades cracked across where the mounting screws attached the blades to the fan bracket.

    I looked up the fan on the Hunter web site, and found where multiple people have had this same problem. One individual said he had filed a complaint with you, and suggested others do the same. Hunter is not acknowledging the problem, and continues to sell the fan as is. Of course, they were happy to sell me more blades. One set cost $60, plus tax and shipping. So much for the “lifetime” warranty.

    This is a danger to everyone that has purchased this fan over the last several years. Especially children. Please follow up with them on this!

    Thank you in advance for your help with this,

    Respectfully,

    [REDACTED]

    Model
    Captiva 52 Model #21318
    Bought from
    Home Depot, Florida
    Bought
    May 1, 2009, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. No one hurt

    Made Dec 16, 2012, sent to the company Jan 3, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 25, 2013

    The product, in the report: Hunter Westminster Five Minute, 52 inch, brown ceiling fan.

    Last night one of the blades on our Hunter Westminster FiveMinute fan flew off and hit the wall. The blades are held on by two little clips which are held in place by a lever. Some how the lever came out of its catch and worked loose till the blade came free. The fan is in my daughters room and came within a couple feet of destroying the tv not to mention could’ve gone through a window or hit my child.

    Model
    Westminster
    Bought from
    Lowes, Ohio
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2010, about then
    Where
    Saint Paris, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Jul 9, 2012, sent to the company Aug 30, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2012

    The product, in the report: Ceiling Fan

    The caller stated that while the fan was in use, the metal arm that connects the fan blade to the base of the fan snapped in half. The fan blade projected across the room. Fortunately no one was hit because this could have caused serious injuries. The blade landed against the drapery on the wall.

    My son [REDACTED] (16), was in the bed at the time.

    6/2012 The manufacturer was contacted and she was informed that someone would contact her. 7/9/12 The caller contacted the manufacturer again and she was informed that the fan would be replaced but that the incident was rare and there was nothing else that could be done. The caller feels that the failure of the fan is a safety hazard and should be investigated.

    Model
    21333-380
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Home Depot, New York
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2009, about then
    Where
    Albany, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Jul 3, 2012, sent to the company Aug 23, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Approximately 52” Outdoor Ceiling Fan

    Caller is reporting that with no warning on June 30th, 2012 his approximately 52” in diameter ceiling fan came apart and fell to the floor in the middle of the night. Caller estimates the fan to weigh approximately 25 lbs.

    The fan did not fall with the base but rather came apart and fell, leaving wires dangling that then shorted out and blew the breakers.

    The fan fell very close by the place his one year old grandchild normally sits.

    It is now a necccesary for caller to contact an electrician to cap off the live electrical wires.

    If repair and replacement takes place before compliance can get back with consumer then he would ask for reimbursement of repair and replacement.

    Model
    23577-300
    Bought from
    unknown, North Carolina
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2005, about then
    Where
    Louisburg, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Aug 25, 2011, sent to the company Apr 10, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Ceiling fan

    On June 15,2011, consumer asked me to repair her lifetime warranty three year old Hunter Ceiling Fan model number 21580-380. I removed the fan electrical junction box and after being disassemble, I noticed a four square inch carbon footprint from an electrical fire inside the box. After further inspection I identified the cause of the fire resulted from a hot wire being pinched between the housing and directional switch during the manufacturing process. Latent operational vibration then caused the hot wire to short to the housing. On notification June 17,2011, Hunter Fan Company Technical Support (7130 GoodlettFarms Parkway: Memphis, TN 38016,888-830-1326), advised me to send the fan electrical box to Hunter Technical Support which I did on June 20, 2011. Eight additional communications with this company have been unsuccessful in resolving this matter.

    Model
    21580-380
    Where
    Spartanburg, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hunter, made or sold by HUNTER FAN COMPANY
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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Sources

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    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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