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Electric fans: a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base — recall 01033b

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2000-11-16

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
01033b
Date of alert
2000-11-16
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Agis Enterprises Co. Inc., of West Keansburg, N.J.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The fans being recalled are a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base. Writing on all of these fans includes "AGIS" and "MADE IN TAIWAN." Hazards: The fans could overheat during use, present an electrocution hazard and do not have sufficient guards to prevent fingers from contacting the fan blades, posing the risk of finger amputations.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Electric-Fans-Recalled-by-Agis-Enterprises-Co

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