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| June 22, 1988 |
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| Release # 88-044 |
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Lindsley Undertakes Replacement Program for Ceiling Fans
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, Lindsley Home Decorating Centers,
Miami Lakes, Florida announces a notification and replacement
program involving the "SMURF" and "SNOOPY" models of ceiling fans
sold through Lindsley retail stores. These ceiling fans have a
defective mounting bracket assembly, which could cause the
ceiling fan to fall from its support. Serious injury could
result to anyone who is struck by one of these falling ceiling
fans. There have been three incidents of these ceiling fans
falling, with two people receiving minor injuries.
Lindsley sold 1,500 units each of the "SMURF" and "SNOOPY"
models of these 48", 4-blade reversible ceiling fans through its
43 Lindsley retail stores located in the southern part of
Florida. Sales were made from the latter part of 1984 through
1985. These ceiling fans sold for a retail price ranging from
$20 to $80. These ceiling fans are white in color and have the
"SNOOPY" and "SMURF" characters on the ceiling fans.
During the latter part of 1985, Lindsley initiated a
program to replace the defective mounting brackets on these
ceiling fans. Lindsley Home Decorating Centers is now
undertaking a new replacement program to replace both the
original defective mounting bracket and the replacement bracket
previously offered by Lindsley. This program includes not only
the replacement of the mounting bracket but also the nylon ball
that fits into the bracket. Any consumer who has purchased one
of these ceiling fans from a Lindsley store should contact
Linsley Home Decorating Centers, Miami Lakes, Florida, at
305-364-4006 or toll-free l-800-999-7173 for a free replacement
kit. The kit will include a new mounting bracket and hanging
ball as well as instructions for removal of the original
components and installation of the replacement components.
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