Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 21169 · Jul 21, 2021 · Rite Aid
9,780
units affected
9,780
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21169
- Date
- Jul 21, 2021
- Company
- Rite Aid
- Units affected
- 9,780
- Product
- Rechargeable handheld fans
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple colors. The fans have a one touch button with three speeds and weigh about 8.8 oz. The item number 9050103 can be found on the product box and on a sticker on the backside of the fan itself.
What can happen
The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Rite Aid has received two consumer reports of the rechargeable handheld fans overheating and emitting smoke. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Rite Aid stores nationwide from April 2021 through June 2021 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable handheld fans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
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.