CPSC2000-11-21
Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.
The Morton Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y,
Hazard
The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1999 through June 2000, for about $20.
Affected count
About 4,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans
Consumer contact
For more information, call Morton Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Desk-Fans-Recalled-by-Morton-Paper-CoDon't want to check this manually?
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