CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of
CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans
Why was CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of recalled?
Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Haier toll-free at (877) 337-3639 anytime or email the firm at [email protected]
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
- Oscillating Electric Tower Fan
- Company
- Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong, Haier America Trading LLC, of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 150,000
- Sold at
- Discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30.
- Recall date
- November 22, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.