The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·11183·Announced 2011-03-24

Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard From Motor Failures

Lasko is recalling approximately 4.8 million box fans because an electrical failure in the motor poses a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the fans and contact Lasko for a free safety adapter.

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 house and barn fires resulting in extensive property damage, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Lasko Products Inc. is recalling approximately 4.8 million box fans, including models 3720, 3723, and 3733, and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733. The recall involves fans with date codes "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. The brand name "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front, and the model number is stamped or printed on the bottom.

The recall is due to an electrical failure in the fan's motor that poses a fire hazard. Lasko has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, which resulted in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The affected fans were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter. For additional information, consumers can contact Lasko toll free at (800) 233-0268 or visit www.laskoproducts.com.

The recalled product

Product
Box 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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