The differences between wind turbine and ceiling fan blades arise from the contrasting design criteria: the wind turbine is intended to capture high-velocity wind to generate electricity ...

The maker of Hampton Bay ceiling fans has recalled about 182,000 fans sold at Home Depot because the blades can detach while in use. King of Fans, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, which issued the ...

More than 190,000 ceiling fans available through The Home Depot have been recalled after it was found that their blades could detach while spinning, causing injuries and property damage.

Larger ceiling fans move more air. A 36 or 44-inch diameter fan will cool rooms up to 225 square feet, while fans that are 52 inches or more should be used in larger-sized rooms.