CPSC Recall in 2017: Hunter Fan Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard; New Instructions Provided

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-062

Date: December 14, 2017

Product Name: Hunter Contempo ceiling fans

Recall Description:

This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the motor housing.  The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades.  Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.

Hazard Description:

The owner’s manual instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly and the light globe can fall, posing an impact injury hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

New Instructions

Units: About 168,000 (In addition, about 1,900 in Canada)

Incidents:

Hunter has received 38 reports of the light globe falling due to the incorrect instructions in the U.S. and two in Canada. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from January 2016 through August 2017 for about $130; refurbished fans were sold online during the same period on eBay, Amazon, and Groupon.

Manufactured In:

China