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Post by JW on Jun 14, 2016 10:14:31 GMT -5
I have a Casablanca with a recalled Hang-Tru... do I need to replace the ball, the canopy or both? There is a Craigslist seller with a bunch of Hang-Tru assemblies and blades (don't know why he got rid of the motors). The canopies may be incomplete. Can I get away with just changing the ball out?
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Post by Andrew G. on Jun 14, 2016 11:42:08 GMT -5
Changing the ball out will probably work, as it's the ball that becomes deformed over time; however, you want to find a large ball that will properly fit the large Hang-Tru socket.
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Post by Sam S on Jun 14, 2016 17:50:55 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure the problem was with the canopy itself, not the ball; when you call Casablanca about this issue, they just send you the clip that makes the opening smaller, no replacement ball. Of course if your ball is significantly worn down you should replace it.
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Post by fancollector12 on Jun 16, 2016 0:55:40 GMT -5
I've heard that you can install a recalled Hang-True on a flat (not angled) ceiling without a problem (I know, I was concerned about that too at first), but if you install one on an angled ceiling, you'll need a canopy clip. The ball isn't replaced, nor is the base of the canopy or mounting bracket, just the clip/hatch is replaced.
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Post by Sam S on Jun 16, 2016 7:07:13 GMT -5
It can still fall if you install it on a flat ceiling, it's just less likely. Better safe than sorry. You can do the canopy clip but in my opinion, the gap left by lifting the ball up into the canopy is pretty ugly. For permanent installs, I usually use a post-recall Hang Tru instead.
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Post by Jared H. on Jun 16, 2016 18:00:25 GMT -5
Per Tom Frampton, the recall was a bigger deal than it should have been. Also, he says it's safer on a sloped ceiling than a flat one
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Post by Max C. on Jun 17, 2016 16:10:30 GMT -5
Per Tom Frampton, the recall was a bigger deal than it should have been. Also, he says it's safer on a sloped ceiling than a flat oneDoes he actually? That is rather contradictory of the status quo regarding this issue, although it actually does not sound unreasonable... |
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Post by Sam S on Jun 18, 2016 14:41:06 GMT -5
Per Tom Frampton, the recall was a bigger deal than it should have been. Also, he says it's safer on a sloped ceiling than a flat oneDoes he actually? That is rather contradictory of the status quo regarding this issue, although it actually does not sound unreasonable... That adds confusion to things... All the more reason to play it safe in my view! A few months ago someone posted a picture of a California Gold installed on a recall canopy with no clip... Yikes! |
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Post by Jared H. on Jun 18, 2016 16:10:08 GMT -5
Does he actually? That is rather contradictory of the status quo regarding this issue, although it actually does not sound unreasonable... That adds confusion to things... All the more reason to play it safe in my view! A few months ago someone posted a picture of a California Gold installed on a recall canopy with no clip... Yikes! The odds of the fan actually falling are slim to none. In other words, the recall was much to do about nothing. |
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Post by Cole S. on Jun 18, 2016 23:48:56 GMT -5
Slim to none, however the recalled Hang-Tru for my New Orleans is stretched open because the ball was forcing its way through, and I have a couple others that I can pull the ball through if I put some downward force on the motor. That's enough for me. I'm with Sam, I use a recall clip on every fan that utilizes a recalled Hang-Tru (and some non-recalled because I like gaining that extra inch or so of height). I have the utmost respect for Tom Frampton, however I can't say I agree with minimizing the issue. Fans did fall, any fan could still fall.
To backup answers to the question, the canopy needs to be replaced OR you need a recall clip, the ball is typically fine.
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Post by Obi-Wan Canopy on Jun 19, 2016 23:24:57 GMT -5
Never heard Tom say anything remotely like that, and he was not with Casablanca at that time.
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