Safety regulator, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans
Recall 06037 · Nov 22, 2005 · Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd.
150,000
units affected
150,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06037
- Date
- Nov 22, 2005
- Company
- Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 150,000
- Product
- Oscillating Electric Tower Fan
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves a Haier oscillating electric tower fan, model FTM140GG. The gray tower fan has three speed settings and a 120-minute shut-off timer. "Haier" is printed on a silver label near the top of the front of the tower. The model number is printed on the lower back of the fan. No other Haier fans are included in this recall.
What can happen
Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable for the purchase from Haier of any available product. Consumers who previously received a $10 mail-in rebate will get a $20 coupon.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns.
- Sold at
- Discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oscillating electric tower fan?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable for the purchase from Haier of any available product. Consumers who previously received a $10 mail-in rebate will get a $20 coupon.
What is the hazard?
Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause 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.