CPSC2013-07-25
Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
Affected count
About 107,000
Injuries reported
Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Soleil portable fan heaters
Consumer contact
Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Home-Depot-Recalls-Soleil-Portable-Fan-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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