The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03064·Announced 2002-12-26

Brooklyn Lollipop Recalls Electric Fans Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports is recalling about 22,000 electric fans sold in the New York area due to risks of fire, electrocution, and finger entrapment.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product with potential for fire, electrocution, and injury, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling about 22,000 electric fans. The recalled fans, which bear the brand name "Lollipop" on the fan blade cover, have model numbers V1185, V1186, V1865, and V1783 located on the motor housing. The V1185, V1186, and V1865 models are labeled "Hi Velocity Lollipop Air Circular." These three-speed, four-position fans are available as floor-mounted or tabletop units, while the V1783 model features a clip-on base.

The recall is being conducted because the fans have undersized wiring, use non-polarized power plugs, have improperly sized grills, and overheat. These defects could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards. CPSC and Brooklyn Lollipop have not received any reports of incidents, but the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The fans were sold at discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area from May 2000 through July 2002 for between $10 and $15. Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may also return the fans to the firm for a full refund by mailing the unit to 7 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11206. For more information, call Brooklyn Lollipop collect at (718) 388-9526 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Electric Fans
Manufacturer
Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Fans
Hazard
Affected units
22,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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