The fan must be mounted with a minimum of 7 feet clearance from the trailing edge of the blades to the. Use only UL Listed outlet boxes marked FOR FAN SUPPORT. The outlet box and support structure must be securely mounted and capable of reliably supporting a minimum of 50 pounds. Soap or strong detergent is not recommended, the agency said. MOUNT FAN TO OUTLET BOX MARKED ACCEPTABLE FOR FAN SUPPORT. When cleaning, consumers should use warm water and take care not to press down or bend the fan blades. The fans should also not be installed on an unstable ceiling or in a wet or moist area. They should also be registered with Enterprise Singapore and fitted with a safety mark.Įnterprise Singapore said that consumers should take precautions with their ceiling fans, such as checking the suspension system and blades for cracks once every two years. Under Consumer Protection Regulations, ceiling fans are controlled goods that must be tested and certified. 'In general, consumers complained of defective parts in their ceiling fans and unsatisfactory after sales service,' it said.Īnyone found guilty of supplying controlled goods that have not gone through proper tests and certification can be jailed up to two years, fined up to $10,000, or both.Īffected consumers can also contact Case at its hotline on 6100-0315 or visit for more help.

When contacted by The Straits Times, the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) said it had received four complaints from consumers regarding Elmark ceiling fans from Jan 2018 to Dec 22 this year. Consumers can check call 6741-0729 or e-mail for more details on the recall, including recall instructions, and how to identify a fan's model number.

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