Safety regulator, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans
Recall 03064 · Dec 26, 2002 · Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc.
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03064
- Date
- Dec 26, 2002
- Company
- Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Electric Fans
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Lollipop" printed on the fan blade cover, have model numbers V1185, V1186, V1865 and V1783, which can be found on the motor housing. The V1185, V1186, and V1865 models have labels that read, "Hi Velocity Lollipop Air Circular." The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor mounted or table top units. The model V1783 has a clip-on base.
What can happen
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also can return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 7 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11206.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from May 2000 through July 2002, for between $10 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric fans?
Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also can return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 7 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11206.
What is the hazard?
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards 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.