Over 5 Million Floor Fans Recalled

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momcat northeast, IL(Zone 5a) Feb 16, 2006

I just got this information in a company news letter. Thought I would share:


Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pennsylvania, in cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling about 5.6 million Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans.

An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported fires resulted in extensive property damage.

This recall involves various models of Lasko, Galaxy, Air King, and General Electric fans manufactured between January 1999 and July 2001, and sold through February 2004. Styles and model numbers of recalled fans, which are either stamped or on a label on the bottom of the fans, are listed below:

Brand
Type of Fan
Model Numbers

Lasko
Box Fan
Models 3700, 3723, 3733, 3750

Cyclone Fan
Models 3510, 3550, 3800, 35105

Wind Machine
Models 3300 and 3521

Air Companion
Model 3515

Air Director
Model 2135

Wind Tunnel
Models 3400 and 3410

General Electric
Box Fan
Model 106620

Cyclone Fan
Models 106600, 106630

Galaxy
Box Fan
Model 3733

Air King
Cyclone Fan (20” deluxe pivot fan)
Model 9500

Air Companion (15” deluxe pivot fan)
Model 9515


The equipment was sold at discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.

Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.

For additional information, visit Lasko’s Web site at www.laskoproducts.com or call the firm at (800) 984-3311 anytime.



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Breezymeadow Culpeper, VA(Zone 7a) Feb 16, 2006

Thanks for the info. I've forwarded it on to a lot of horse-owning friends who, like me, sometimes use box fans in the barn during the summer.

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stownes Mansfield, TX(Zone 8a) Feb 18, 2006

Thanks for the information. We have one bought during that time and I am surely going to be checking the model!
Sharon

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Equilibrium Feb 18, 2006

Oh my gosh, I would have never known if you hadn't started this thread. I've got one of those. I use it down in the basement and train it over seeds I am germinating. Thank you so much!

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