CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-06-10). Hazards: fire. Models: SR-18, SP-18. About 2,200,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04157 |
| Published | 2004-06-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-19 |
| Product category | Fans |
| Products | SMC brand oscillating floor fans |
| Firm named in the title | SMC and Home Depot |
| Firms | SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas (manufacturer); Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,200,000 |
| Model numbers | SR-18, SP-18 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The recall includes 18-inch, pedestal floor fans with model number SR-18 or SP-18. The model number is on the back of the fan beside the on/off button. All of the recalled fans are white with the brand name, "SMC," written on the face plate of the front grill.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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