Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 11183 · Mar 24, 2011 · Lasko
4,800,000
units affected
4,800,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11183
- Date
- Mar 24, 2011
- Company
- Lasko
- Units affected
- 4,800,000
- Product
- Box fans
- Product type
- Fans
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans.
What can happen
An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lasko has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled box fans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.
What is the hazard?
An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses 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.