Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.
Recall 01036a · Nov 21, 2000 · The Morton Paper Co.
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01036a
- Date
- Nov 21, 2000
- Company
- The Morton Paper Co.
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The desk fan being recalled is a 16-inch "PIONEER" brand. The desk fan is labeled on its base as "PIONEER, 16" DESK FAN, MADE IN TAIWAN".
What can happen
The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1999 through June 2000, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled t16-inch "pioneer" brand desk fans?
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.