Lowe’s Recalls 70K Ceiling Fans Due to Blades Flying Off

Faulty blades could break and fly off and hit consumers is the reason Lowe's just recalled over 70 thousand Harbor Breeze ceiling fans.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 210 reports of blades ejecting from fans were received before the recall.

According to abc7chicago.com, the fans were available at Lowe's stores and online between May 2014 and January 2016

Name: Harbor Breeze 48-inch Santa Ana Ceiling fan

Model: LP8294LBN (The model number can be found on the fan motor and inside of the remote control.)

UPC code: 840506599178 (These are the numbers beneath the barcode.)

So, what should you do if you have one of these 'blade-launching' fans? First, stop using it. Then, contact Fanim Industries for a free set of replacement blade holders.

Request new blades by calling the manufacturer at 888-434-3797 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., emailing recall@fanimation.com or visiting the recall tab on the company's web site.