Hampton Bay recalls Halwin 52-inch indoor/outdoor ceiling fans because blades can separate from the motor
The fan blades can come loose from the motor flywheel and fly off, which could hit and injure people nearby, and the company has received 11 reports of blades breaking or separating but no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the fans immediately and contact Youngo for a full ACH refund or a Home Depot gift card, sending proof of purchase or a photo of the serial number plus a photo showing the fan was disposed of. You can also return the fan to a Home Depot store for a gift card or a refund to the card you paid with.
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Recall details
- Product
- Hampton Bay Halwin 52-inch Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fans
- Hazard
- The fan blades can separate from the fan motor flywheel, posing impact and injury hazards to consumers.
- Injuries
- Youngo has received 11 reports of incidents involving the fan blades breaking or separating from the fan motor flywheel. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 9,460
- Where sold
- Sold at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2023 through October 2025 for about $180.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- August 14, 2026
- Recall date
- August 13, 2026
- Identifiers
- UPC: 840059614922
- UPC: 840059615370
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Hampton Bay Halwin 52-Inch Ceiling Fans Recalled Due to Impact and Injury Hazards; Manufactured by Youngo Limited
- Description
- This recall involves Hampton Bay Halwin 52-inch Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling fans with model numbers AK396H-MBK and AK396H-BN. The recalled fans have an adjustable white LED light, come in a matte black or brushed nickel finish, and include a remote. UPCs "840059614922" or "840059615370" are located on the product packaging, the rating label located on the inside of fan mounting plate (same label as the serial number), and the warranty registration card packed with the Use and Care Guide.
- Hazard
- The fan blades can separate from the fan motor flywheel, posing impact and injury hazards to consumers.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled ceiling fans immediately and contact Youngo for either a full refund by ACH payment or store credit in the form of a Home Depot gift card. To receive either option, consumers should contact Youngo with proof of purchase or a photograph of the serial number (located inside the mounting plate of the ceiling fan) and a photo showing proof of disposal of the product. Alternatively, consumers may return the product to a Home Depot retail store for full store credit in the form of a Home Depot gift card or refund back to the card used for purchase. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- Youngo has received 11 reports of incidents involving the fan blades breaking or separating from the fan motor flywheel. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 9,460
- Sold at
- Sold at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2023 through October 2025 for about $180.
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