I’ve always had a seemingly irrational fear of fans.
I would lie on my sofa and stare up at my ceiling fan and have this fear that the blades would magically come off and fly at me.
I guess my fear wasn’t so irrational after all.
Everything About the Elmark Ceiling Fan Recall in S’pore
See that ceiling fan you have sitting in your house?
Yeah, that could possibly become a dangerous weapon, especially if it belongs to one of the 17 models by Elmark Marketing.
More than 500 units of ceiling fans from 17 models by Elmark Marketing are being recalled due to checks showing that they could pose safety problems.
Safety Problems
According to product safety agency Enterprise Singapore yesterday, the “safety problems” that they’re talking about includes the fan falling, electrocuting someone or causing a fire.
In fact, my biggest fear has become a reality.
The fan blades could come loose while it’s in use and fly at you like a boomerang cause cuts.
Now if you’re wondering why this has suddenly only just come to light.
Don’t worry, no reports of injuries have actually been made, but Enterprise Singapore decided to investigate after an Elmark fan blade broke while it was in use.
Hence, further checks were made and the potential dangers were discovered.
17 Fan Models Recalled
If you are the proud owner of an Elmark fan, don’t just throw your fan out the window before reading this. First, check if it is indeed one of the 17 fan models affected.
Elmark has since posted on their website to let their customers know that they can trade in their affected model for a $150 voucher.
Don’t tell me the voucher is used to buy more Elmark fans?
Thank you, next.
The 17 recalled models are: AC 4054, E502 Aeratron, EC 888, EC 999, ED 866, EL03 Cane, EL03 Leaf, ELS 52 HHA, EL 3888 Elegant, ES 380S, ES 803, ES 803 Mini, Fanaway, Fantasy UFO 38, V6 Mini, V8 Jazz and VIP 99.
$150 Voucher
For those who have #nochoice but to accept their ‘compensation’, do note that the $150 voucher is valid for five years and is transferable (means you can sell it on carousell la).
They will also be removing the affected fans free of charge.
If you are unsure if your fan is among the models affected, do not hesitate to snap a picture and send it to 9022 6365 via Whatsapp.
Alternatively, check out their website, call 6741 0729, or email [email protected]
