CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-11-22). Hazards: fire. Models: FTM140GG. About 150,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06037 |
| Published | 2005-11-22 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-15 |
| Product category | Fans |
| Products | Oscillating Electric Tower Fan |
| Firm named in the title | Haier America Trading LLC |
| Firms | Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Haier America Trading LLC, of New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 150,000 |
| Model numbers | FTM140GG |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30. |
Description
This recall involves a Haier oscillating electric tower fan, model FTM140GG. The gray tower fan has three speed settings and a 120-minute shut-off timer. "Haier" is printed on a silver label near the top of the front of the tower. The model number is printed on the lower back of the fan. No other Haier fans are included in this recall.
Hazard
Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable for the purchase from Haier of any available product. Consumers who previously received a $10 mail-in rebate will get a $20 coupon.
Incidents and injuries
Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns.
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