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Recall 03005 — Electric Fans

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-10-08

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
03005
Date of alert
2002-10-08
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Top Choice" printed on the fan blade cover, were sold under seven different model names: SF16BU(BE), SF16BK, DF16BU(BE), DF18, FL18, and BSD-18066. The model name can be found on the motor housing. The DF18 and FL18 models have a label that reads, "Hi Velocity Top Choice Air Circulator," which is also located on the fan blade cover. The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor-mounted or table-top units. The fans were manufactured in China. Hazards: These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Thrifty-Paper-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Elect

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