Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
Recall 06085 · Feb 8, 2006 · Lasko
5,600,000
units affected
5,600,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06085
- Date
- Feb 8, 2006
- Company
- Lasko
- Units affected
- 5,600,000
- Product
- Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves various models of Lasko, Galaxy, Air King and General Electric fans manufactured between January 1999 and July 2001, and sold through February 2004. Styles and model numbers of recalled fans, which are either stamped or on a label on the bottom of the fans, are listed below: Brand Type of Fan Model Numbers Lasko Box Fan Cyclone Fan Wind Machine Air Companion Air Director Wind Tunnel Models 3700, 3723, 3733, 3750 Models 3510, 3550, 3800, 35105 Models 3300 and 3521 Model 3515 Model 2135 Models 3400 and 3410 General Electric Box Fan Cyclone Fan Model 106620 Models 106600, 106630 Galaxy Box Fan Model 3733 Air King Cyclone Fan (20" deluxe pivot fan) Air Companion (15" deluxe pivot fan) Model 9500 Model 9515 Detailed information and pictures of affected models can be found at www.laskoproducts.com
What can happen
An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported fires resulted in extensive property damage.
- Sold at
- Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lasko, general electric, galaxy, air king brand box and pivoting floor fans?
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.
What is the hazard?
An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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.