CPSC2004-06-10
CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas
Hazard
The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact SMC Marketing Corp. for instructions on receiving a refund. The Home Depot will accept all recalled fans.
Sold at
The Home Depot sold these fans, from January 1997 through October 2001, for about $20. The recalled fans also were sold at other retailers, some of which have gone out of business.
Affected count
About 2.2 million
Injuries reported
CPSC is aware of 31 incidents in which the cord on these fans was damaged, which resulted in smoke and fires. At least nine of these incidents resulted in substantial property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"SMC" brand oscillating floor fans
Consumer contact
For information on receiving a refund, consumers should contact SMC Marketing Corp. toll-free at (800) 527-3675 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information about store returns, consumers can call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-SMC-and-Home-Depot-Announce-Recall-of-Oscillating-Fans-Don't want to check this manually?
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