The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06085·Announced 2006-02-08

Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Lasko is recalling approximately 5.6 million box and pivoting floor fans due to a motor failure that poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko for a free protection cord adaptor.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Severe because the source text reports significant injury and property damage, including burns, smoke inhalation, and extensive property damage from at least eight fires.

Plain-English summary

Lasko Products Inc. is recalling various models of Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King brand box and pivoting floor fans. The recall involves fans manufactured between January 1999 and July 2001 and sold through February 2004. Approximately 5.6 million units were sold at discount department stores nationwide for between $10 and $25.

The recalled fans pose a fire hazard because an electrical failure in the motor can cause the fan to overheat or ignite. Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly associated with motor failures. Seven of these reports included injuries, such as burns and smoke inhalation, and at least eight fires resulted in extensive property damage.

Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately. To identify if a fan is affected, check the model number stamped or labeled on the bottom of the fan against the list provided by Lasko. Consumers can contact Lasko at (800) 233-0268 or visit www.laskoproducts.com to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.

The recalled product

Product
Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans
Manufacturer
Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Household Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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