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26 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 20, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 26reports to CPSC
  • Jul 20, 2026the latest report was made
  • Nov 8, 2011the earliest
  • 23with the company’s comments
Brand
Westinghouse
Makers
WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION and Westinghouse Homeware USAMakers, 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 (3)

“Westinghouse Lighting”, “Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52” and “Westinghouse alloy two light 42 inch indoor ceiling fan”

By month

2 reports from August 2025 to July 2026; the most in July 2026, 1. 24 earlier reports, since November 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
July 20261
March 20261
May 20231
October 20211
August 20212
July 20212
June 20212
May 20211
April 20211
March 20212
February 20211
December 20201
October 20206
July 20201
October 20151
February 20121
November 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 20 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 5 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. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jul 20, 2026, sent to the company Jul 23, 2026, published by CPSC Aug 6, 2026

    The product, in the report: From the product listing: Westinghouse 18” Digital Pedestal Stand Fan with Remote Control, Floor Fan It is a black pedestal fan.

    The product: Westinghouse 18” Digital Pedestal Stand Fan with Remote Control, Floor Fan

    Purchased from Walmart.

    I have owned a fan for less than 6 weeks. I only used it for a few hours each day. I assembled and used it according to instructions. Last night the blade came apart, basically exploded and shattered small sharp bits of plastic all around the room.

    The fan was not exactly cheap to buy, but the blade felt incredibly cheap as I was assembling it. There was absolutely a risk of someone being injured from the shards of sharp plastic that went flying, as well as from the ones that remained scattered on the floor. The cage of the fan successfully caught most of the bigger shards, but if it had broken in a different pattern and while the fan was at a different angle in its oscillation, the plastic could have absolutely caused a severe injury

    Model
    WSFSER18385
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    May 29, 2026
    Where
    Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by Westinghouse Homeware USA
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  2. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Mar 17, 2026, sent to the company Mar 20, 2026, published by CPSC Apr 3, 2026

    The product, in the report: Model FD0144, Westinghouse Lighting 7200800 Comet Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan with Light, White, 52”

    Four of the five fan blades have become brittle, with substantial cracking and breaking with what appeared to me to be immediate risk that they were about to come flying off the fan and cause impact injuries. This was the Westinghouse Lighting 7200800 Comet Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan with Light, White, model on the housing was FD0144.

    Model
    FD0144
    UPC
    NA
    Serial number
    NA
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Jun 12, 2021
    Where
    Arlington, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 4, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse Lighting, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made May 8, 2023, sent to the company Jun 9, 2023, published by CPSC Jun 26, 2023

    The product, in the report: 5 blades 52-inch ceiling fan

    (05/06/2023) The consumer stated that he and his wife were watching TV when suddenly one of the blades on the fan blew off. No one was injured.

    Model
    51035
    Bought from
    Gift
    Where
    Woodlands, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Oct 5, 2021, sent to the company Oct 7, 2021, published by CPSC Oct 22, 2021

    The product, in the report: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0843H1V6Q - Westinghouse 5-blade, 52” inch Comet indoor/outdoor ceiling fan (espresso color)

    We purchased and installed a Westinghouse 52-inch, 5 blade ceiling fan a little over a year ago. Last night, while the fan was running, one of the blades snapped off and flew into our bed while we slept. The blade hit us but there were no injuries.

    Model
    Lighting 7230100 Comet Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Oct 6, 2020
    Where
    Silver Spring, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 47, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Aug 27, 2021, sent to the company Oct 5, 2021, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2021

    The product, in the report: Ceiling Fan

    The consumer indicates that his ceiling fan blades were subject to a recall which he participated in during August 2020. These were the new blades supplied by Westinghouse as a result of the earlier recall

    The consumer indicates that he had his fan on for approximately one hour when he noticed that one its the blades had flown off.

    The consumer contacted the Manufacturer via e-mail explaining the situation however he has yet to hear back from them. They have subsequently called me.

    The consumer states that the unit is used roughly five to ten hours per week.

    The consumer plans on keeping his ceiling fan for at least the next thirty days in case an investigation ensues.

    Model
    7204300
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2020, about then
    Where
    Rockledge, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Aug 18, 2021, sent to the company Aug 20, 2021, published by CPSC Sep 3, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Great Falls ceiling fan

    2 of the fan blades broke off while at the highest speed

    Model
    Great Falls
    Serial number
    U# 96221 S# 003-20 PO# 0175 02
    Bought from
    Retail Rebel
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2021, about then
    Where
    BELTON, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jul 21, 2021, sent to the company Jul 23, 2021, published by CPSC Aug 6, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Ceiling Fan Model 72043 UPC PO#017501 a outdoor ceiling fan with a wrought iron case around the light

    Last year in June 2020, we installed this Westinghouse ceiling fan (. Within a couple months (around October), the fan blade broke off and flew through the lanai area just missing the head of one of our guests. It was very scary! We immediately called Westinghouse and they said they were aware of the problem and they would send us out a new blade kit. We received the new blades and fixed the fan. We barely used the fan during the winter months. Now its July 2021, and we have had the exact same thing happen, again! The “safer replacement “ blades flew off, almost hitting my 11 year old granddaughter and just missing a 24 foot sliding glass door. Another blade is cracked in the same place so its also ready to fly off. This entire fan is deflective and extremely dangerous. The replacement kit is bogus! Its the same defective material. I wonder how many buyers have had this happen twice! If we had a small area, we definitely would have had serious injury. Do not let them send out the new safer blades anymore. They are NOT safer. They are the same dangerous blades.

    Model
    72043
    UPC
    PO#017501
    Serial number
    C222NO. 113
    Bought from
    Bees Lighting, online
    Bought
    Jun 13, 2020
    Where
    Palm Harbor, Florida: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 11, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Jul 16, 2021, sent to the company Jul 21, 2021, published by CPSC Aug 4, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Great Falls outdoor ceiling fans, 52” oil rubbed bronze with replacement blades (oct 2020)

    Last year (July 2020) I purchased the Westinghouse Great Falls ceiling fan, which was then subject to a recall/safety notice for unsafe fan blades that could break off during fan operation. In October of 2020 I received replacement fan blades from Westinghouse and promptly replaced the old defective ones. The fan worked fine for several months, then in July of 2021, while the fan was operating, one of the replacement blades broke off and was thrown across the room, fortunately the room was unoccupied at the time.

    Model
    Great Falls outdoor ceiling fan
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jul 2, 2020
    Where
    Germantown, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Jun 26, 2021, sent to the company Jun 30, 2021, published by CPSC Jul 22, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Great Falls indoor/outdoor ceiling fan with light.

    The fan blades for this product were replaced previously due to the recall in the fall of 2020. We changed out the blades the first week of May 2012, today a blade broke off, jagged, landing inches from my head, fortunately while in the off position. Since this is the second failure in design I am uncomfortable with yet a third set of blades. Please advise of any options that we may have. These two fans were originally installed July of 2020, it’s disappointing to have had less than a year without multiple issues.

    Best, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED]

    Bought from
    Build.com
    Bought
    Dec 10, 2020, about then
    Where
    Navarre, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Jun 9, 2021, sent to the company Jun 11, 2021, published by CPSC Jun 28, 2021

    The product, in the report: This is a Westinghouse model 7204300 outdoor rated ceiling fan, antique bronze finish ish, 52 inch ceiling fan.

    Last year I purchased this exact fan from Amazon. About a month after receiving it and having it installed, I received a recall notice on the defective blades. One had already broken prior to receiving the recall notice. I followed the request sending model number information and was promptly sent replacement blades. Tonight, 6-9-21, one of the replacement blades again broke and luckily didn’t hit either my wife or myself or anything else on the porch.

    Model
    7204300
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jun 29, 2020
    Where
    Onalaska, Texas: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Age 55, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made May 12, 2021, sent to the company May 14, 2021, published by CPSC May 28, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Comet indoor/outdoor ceiling fan (2)

    I bought two Westinghouse ceiling fans in March 2021. They are installed on my patio. The blade fell of of one and I’m afraid to use the other. No one was out at the time, so there were no injuries.

    Model
    Comet 7230200
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Mar 17, 2021
    Where
    Naples, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 79, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. No one hurt

    Made Apr 30, 2021, sent to the company May 5, 2021, published by CPSC May 19, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse ETL-ES-Comet-WH20 52” Ceiling Fan. Product #7230100. Color: Espresso

    Blades of ceiling fan crack and separate from their mount.

    I have 2 identical ceiling fans purchased and installed at the same time: Westinghouse ETL-ES-Comet-WH20 52”, Product # 7230100. Purchased and installed Nov 2020. Last night, I stopped the fan after it began making a noise and wobbling. Once stopped a blade separated and fell to the ground. I inspected both fans and found that 7 of 9 remaining blades across the two fans are visibly cracked and at risk of separating in the same manner. I have also contacted the manufacturer about the issue.

    The fans were professionally installed and have been operating under normal conditions. The one with the failed blade had been turned on via wall switch. Thankfully no one has been injured. The units are not known to have been damaged in any way prior to this event.

    Model
    7230100
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Oct 29, 2020
    Where
    Livermore, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 35, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Mar 6, 2021, sent to the company Mar 16, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 30, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse 52” fan, Great Falls

    Purchased (2) Westinghouse 52” great falls fans for our porch in sept 2020 from Amazon for $170/piece. Within 3 weeks, 4 of the 8 blades had broken at the base (around the drilled holes). Two of them were thrown approximately 10’ while the fan was operating. Ordered another matching fan in order to use the blades, as Westinghouse didn’t sell any matching replacement blades. This was toward the end of the patio/deck season, and went into winter. A month ago, I noticed that 3 mores of the blades have broken and are about to fall off the fan. Have spent over $300 and the fans are already unable to use.

    Model
    Great Falls
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2020, about then
    Where
    Knoxville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Mar 1, 2021, sent to the company Mar 17, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 31, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse 52” Crescent Cove ceiling fan, ETL-ES-Crescent Cove-WH20

    A Westinghouse brand ceiling fan had been installed for several weeks, but NEVER was yet turned on. (I was awaiting an electtriician to check the house wiring). One of the blades suddenly snapped in two and a large piece of this blade fell to the couch underneath it. This is from an 11 foot ceiling. I want to emphasize that the fan was NOT spinning.

    Model
    ETL-ES-Crescent Cove-WH20
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 29, 2020
    Where
    Grants Pass, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 74, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Feb 22, 2021, sent to the company Mar 11, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 25, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse model 78763. 30-inch ceiling fan chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit 3 blades (dark wood/beech color)

    Wires shorted out and electrical arc cracked glass globe.

    Model
    78763
    Where
    CATONSVILLE, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Dec 11, 2020, sent to the company Dec 30, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 14, 2021

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Lighting’s Great Falls outdoor ceiling fan

    [ceiling fan] Blade cracked and fell off during use.

    Where
    THOMASVILLE, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 27, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 21, 2020, sent to the company Nov 4, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2020

    The product, in the report: outdoor ceiling fan

    Ceiling fan had fan blades break

    Model
    7204300...
    Bought from
    amazon
    Where
    bradenton, Florida: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    No Relationship
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse Lighting, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  18. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 20, 2020, sent to the company Nov 4, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2020

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52”, Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish

    Fan Blade came off while running

    Model
    7204300
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2020
    Where
    Montgomery, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse Lighting, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  19. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Oct 15, 2020, sent to the company Nov 4, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2020

    The product, in the report: This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting’s Great Falls 52” outdoor ceiling fans with four dark walnut blades, frosted amber glass and an LED lamp. The fan blades are 22 inches long and have an oil rubbed bronze finish. Model number 72043 and a product order number of 016555, 016761, 016647, 017157, 016648 or 017349 are printed on the top of the fan’s motor housing. Model Westinghouse Lighting 72043 Indoor/Outdoor Celing FAn -

    We purchased two outdoor fans and installed under a covered porch. Two months after installing two of the blades were found broken off and laying on the ground. I recently received an email from Amazon the product had been recalled.

    Model
    Westinghouse Lighting 72043 Indoor/Outdoor Celing FAn -
    UPC
    B01D66K3N1
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Mar 7, 2020
    Where
    Wedowee, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Oct 15, 2020, sent to the company Nov 19, 2020, published by CPSC Dec 4, 2020

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52”, Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish UPC/SKU: B01D66K3NI

    The fan blades continue to brake and fly across the yard...

    Model
    Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52
    UPC
    Westinghouse Lightin
    Serial number
    Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Where
    Johnstown, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. No one hurt

    Made Oct 14, 2020, sent to the company Nov 17, 2020, published by CPSC Dec 9, 2020

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Outdoor ceiling fan with light

    While using the outdoor ceiling fan on my front porch the fan was set on medium speed when one of the blades flew off. The broken blade hit a window located 3 ft to the right causing a small crack in the outer glass. The fan then began to wobble and was immediately turned off.

    Bought from
    Amazon
    Where
    Coalgate, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 39, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  22. No one hurt

    Made Oct 12, 2020, sent to the company Oct 22, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2020

    The product, in the report: qty 2. purchased Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52”, Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Sold by: Amazon Order # [REDACTED]

    Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert). I purchased two of this product through Amazon. I reported multiple instances in which the fan blades have broke. I stopped using the products after the blades broke a 3rd time

    Order Placed: November 10, 2019 Amazon.com order number: [REDACTED] Order Total: $386.53

    Model
    Westinghouse Lighting 7204300 Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, 52
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 11, 2019
    Where
    Edwardsville, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. No one hurt

    Made Jul 27, 2020, sent to the company Aug 6, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 20, 2020

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse Great Falls Ceiling Fan ETL-ES-GreatFalls-WH19 (outdoor rated).

    I purchased the Westinghouse Great Falls outdoor ceiling fan from Amazon in late May, installed it scrupulously according to the directions and used it for a month. On Saturday, while my children were nearby, a blade broke near the base and came flying off, landing near them. Upon inspection, two other of the plastic blades are cracked, and the fourth is showing signs of stress. I have contacted Amazon, left a review, and have a call into Westinghouse to warn them. The blades seem brittle vs. strong/resilient upon inspection.

    Model
    Westinghouse Great Falls Ceiling Fan ETL-ES-GreatFalls-WH19
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    May 28, 2020
    Where
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 14, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. No one hurt

    Made Oct 7, 2015, sent to the company Oct 16, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 30, 2015

    The product, in the report: 52” Ceiling Fan with Light Kit - Westinghouse Contempra X Model: 78593

    Ceiling fan blade bracket separated resulting in a blade falling off the fan. This failure occurred while the fan was off. The fan blade fell straight down impacting furniture, but not resulting in injuries. Inspection of the failed metal blade bracket shows extensive porosity in the casting. This porosity resulted in a weak bracket allowing the failure. This is a manufacturing defect.

    Model
    Contempra X
    Bought from
    Menards
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    McFarland, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. No one hurt

    Made Feb 6, 2012, sent to the company Feb 14, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 29, 2012

    The product, in the report: Westinghouse lighting 7876400 Alloy Two-light 42-inch Reversible Three-Blade Indoor Ceiling Fan, Gun Metal with Opal Frosted Glass

    Purchashed two westinghouse lighting 7876400 alloy two-light 42 inch reversible three blade indoor ceiling fans, gun metal with opal frosted glass. Ordered about the 24th of Oct. 2011 and recieved them about the 16th of Nov. 2011. I installed them and did not have a problem the first 3 weeks then early in the a.m. turned on the light and there was a pop and sparks and a small fire inside the lamp portion. Took off the globe and saw the light socket and the wires were burnt on one of the bulb sockets. I bought a replacement socket and installed It, there was plenty of wire to do this. The light worked fine for about 4 days then the other light socket did the same thing and burnt some of the cardboard that was between the bulb and the metal. I had my contractor at the house the next day doing some work and showed him the first socket and then the second one and he said he would not use the fan any more. So I contacted the dealer that I purchased the fans from thur Amazon. He gave me the number to Westinghouse and I called them twice and both times they gave me the brush off by telling me there supervisor was busy and they would call me back, which they never did. I contacted the dealer again and told him my problem with westinghouse and he refunded my money and said he would try and deal with them. But told me under no condition I was to use the fans again.

    Model
    7876400
    Serial number
    GFP 423-24
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Oct 24, 2011
    Where
    Tucson, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse alloy two light 42 inch indoor ceiling fan, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  26. Hurt, care not known

    Made Nov 8, 2011, sent to the company Dec 21, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 6, 2012

    The product, in the report: Ceiling Fan

    The consumer said the fan stopped working He took the fan down to inspect it, disconnected the neutral wire and got a spark. He went to unplug the fan. Consumer says he received an electric shock when he tried to remove the neutral wire after the fan was unplugged. The consumer says he has done electrical work for a number years and has never seen anything like this. The consumer contacted the manufacturer via email but they have not responded yet. He did not smell anything burning. He says the lights on the fan still worked. The landlord told him that the fan was recently purchased.

    Model
    78521
    Bought from
    came with home
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2011, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Westinghouse, made or sold by WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    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.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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