The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05002·Announced 2004-10-06

New York Zion Trading Recalls Portable Oscillating Electric Fans

New York Zion Trading Corp. is recalling about 2,500 portable oscillating electric fans due to fire and shock hazards caused by undersized wiring and non-polarized plugs.

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 fire and shock hazards, which are risk-of-harm conditions. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

New York Zion Trading Corp. of Flushing, New York, is recalling approximately 2,500 portable oscillating electric fans. The recall involves 16-inch diameter, 3-speed oscillating fans that mount on adjustable stands. The fans feature "NYZT" in the center of the front fan guard, with model numbers FS-1601A and FS-1607C located on a silver label on the back of the controls. They are available in blue and white or all gray color combinations.

The recall is being conducted because the fans have undersized wiring and non-polarized power plugs, which create fire and shock hazards. The company has not reported any incidents or injuries associated with these products; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential harm.

These fans were sold for about $10 at discount and variety stores in the New York City metropolitan area during May 2004. Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call New York Zion Trading Corp. collect at (718) 909-7899 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Portable oscillating electric fans
Manufacturer
New York Zion Trading Corp., of Flushing, New York
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Fans
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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