Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-07-25). Hazards: fire. Models: LH-707. About 107,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13249 |
| Published | 2013-07-25 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-26 |
| Product category | Portable Electric Heaters |
| Products | Soleil portable fan heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Home Depot |
| Firms | Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 107,000 |
| Model numbers | LH-707 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15. |
Description
This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707. The model number is printed on the underside of the fan on a sticker. The circular table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans have a thermostat control on the bottom left front and a power and fan speed control on the bottom right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in diameter by 8½ inches tall.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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