Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co
Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.
Why was Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co recalled?
The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For more information, call Morton Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans
- Company
- The Morton Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y,
- Quantity
- About 4,500
- Sold at
- Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1999 through June 2000, for about $20.
- Recall date
- November 21, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The desk fan being recalled is a 16-inch "PIONEER" brand. The desk fan is labeled on its base as "PIONEER, 16" DESK FAN, MADE IN TAIWAN".