The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·06037·Announced 2005-11-22

Haier Recalls Oscillating Electric Tower Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Haier is recalling about 150,000 oscillating electric tower fans because internal electrical arcing can cause fires. Consumers should stop using the fans and contact Haier for a coupon.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported fires, flames, minor property damage, and minor burns, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Haier America Trading LLC is recalling about 150,000 oscillating electric tower fans, model FTM140GG. The gray tower fans have three speed settings and a 120-minute shut-off timer. The word "Haier" is printed on a silver label near the top of the front of the tower, and the model number is printed on the lower back of the fan. No other Haier fans are included in this recall.

The recall is being conducted because internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard. Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns.

The fans were sold at discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Oscillating Electric Tower Fan
Manufacturer
Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
150,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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