9,460 Hampton Bay Ceiling Fans Recalled: How to Check Yours

A ceiling fan recall announced August 13 requires a simple first step: turn the fan off and leave it off until you know whether it is included. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Youngo Limited has received 11 reports of fan blades breaking or separating from the motor flywheel. No injuries have been reported, but a detached blade creates an obvious impact hazard.

The affected product is the Hampton Bay Halwin 52-inch Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan. It was sold in matte black and brushed nickel finishes, with an adjustable white LED light and a remote. Because many ceiling fans look similar, finish and blade size are not enough to identify the recalled unit. Owners need to check the model number or UPC.

The exact models to check

CPSC says the model and UPC information can be found on the product packaging, on the rating label inside the fan’s mounting plate, and on the warranty registration card packed with the use-and-care guide. Do not climb or remove the mounting plate while the fan is energized. If the label cannot be checked safely from the floor, switch off the circuit and use a qualified electrician or installer.

What owners should do now

Stop operating the fan immediately. Youngo is offering either a full refund by ACH payment or store credit through a Home Depot gift card. Consumers can also return the fan to a Home Depot retail store for store credit or a refund to the card originally used for purchase.

For the manufacturer-administered remedy, the recall notice says consumers should provide proof of purchase or a photograph of the serial number, plus a photograph showing proof of disposal. Before removing or disposing of a ceiling fan, confirm the exact instructions with Youngo or Home Depot. A ceiling-mounted electrical product is not a good do-it-yourself removal project for anyone who is unsure about wiring, ladders or safely supporting the fixture.

Three details that can prevent a mistake

1. “Hampton Bay” alone is not enough

The brand covers many fan designs. This recall is limited to the Halwin 52-inch indoor/outdoor models and the identifiers listed above. Do not assume another Hampton Bay fan is recalled, and do not assume a similar-looking Halwin is safe without checking the label.

2. No reported injury does not mean no hazard

The recall was issued after 11 reports involving blades breaking or separating. CPSC recalls are designed to prevent injuries, not merely respond after someone is hurt. Continuing to run an affected fan increases exposure to the identified failure mode.

3. The remedy is not a repair kit

The official remedy is a refund or store credit. The notice does not instruct consumers to tighten blades, replace screws or make a home repair. Improvised fixes may not address the flywheel failure described by CPSC and could complicate the recall claim.

How to contact the recall administrator

Youngo’s toll-free recall line is 877-902-5588, available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday. Consumers can email halwin-recall@tal-usa.com or visit the official Halwin recall page. CPSC also lists the option of returning the product to a Home Depot store.

Keep copies of receipts, model-label photos and communications until the refund or store credit is complete. If a product has already failed or caused property damage, preserve photographs and report the incident through SaferProducts.gov.

If the fan was installed by someone else

Home buyers and renters may not have the original receipt or packaging. Start with the landlord, property manager, previous owner or installer, but do not delay turning the fan off while records are located. The recall notice allows a serial-number photograph to support a manufacturer claim when proof of purchase is unavailable. A renter should not remove a fixture without the property owner’s permission, and a landlord should document which units were inspected.

For a fan mounted high above a stairwell, vaulted ceiling or outdoor space, safe access matters more than speed. Do not balance on furniture or use an undersized ladder to reach the rating label. An electrician can isolate the circuit, support the fixture and document the identifier during removal. Ask in advance whether labor is covered; the public recall notice describes the product refund or store credit but does not promise reimbursement for installation or removal.

After the fan is removed, do not sell, donate or give it away. Federal law prohibits the sale of a product subject to a voluntary recall conducted with CPSC. Follow the disposal evidence requested by the recall administrator and keep a copy before the item leaves your possession.

What to Watch

• Any updated instructions from CPSC, Youngo or Home Depot.
• Whether the serial-number range or remedy process is clarified.
• Confirmation that a refund or store credit has been issued before disposing of records.
• Other ceiling fans in the home that may have separate recall notices.

Sources and Methodology

Product identifiers, incident counts, sales period, price and remedy details come from the August 13 CPSC recall notice. Safety guidance about electrical isolation is general; follow the manufacturer’s official instructions and use a qualified professional when needed.

• CPSC: Hampton Bay Halwin ceiling fan recall
• Youngo: official recall portal
• CPSC: report an unsafe product

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