Safety regulator, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
Recall 04157 · Jun 10, 2004 · SMC Marketing Corp.
2,200,000
units affected
2,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04157
- Date
- Jun 10, 2004
- Company
- SMC Marketing Corp.
- Units affected
- 2,200,000
- Product
- SMC brand oscillating floor fans
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall includes 18-inch, pedestal floor fans with model number SR-18 or SP-18. The model number is on the back of the fan beside the on/off button. All of the recalled fans are white with the brand name, "SMC," written on the face plate of the front grill.
What can happen
The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact SMC Marketing Corp. for instructions on receiving a refund. The Home Depot will accept all recalled fans.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- At least nine of these incidents resulted in substantial property damage.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot sold these fans, from January 1997 through October 2001, for about $20. The recalled fans also were sold at other retailers, some of which have gone out of business.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled smc brand oscillating floor fans?
Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact SMC Marketing Corp. for instructions on receiving a refund. The Home Depot will accept all recalled fans.
What is the hazard?
The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, 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.