Rite Aid Rechargeable Handheld Fans recall: Fire Hazard
Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Rite Aid Rechargeable Handheld Fans recalled?
The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund. Contact: Rite Aid at 800-748-3243 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or online at www.riteaid.com and click on "Customer Care" at the bottom of the page and then "Product Recalls" for more information.
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
- Rechargeable handheld fans
- Company
- Rite Aid, of Camp Hill, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 9,780
- Sold at
- Rite Aid stores nationwide from April 2021 through June 2021 for about $10.
- Recall date
- July 21, 2021
- Incidents / injuries
- Rite Aid has received two consumer reports of the rechargeable handheld fans overheating and emitting smoke. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple colors. The fans have a one touch button with three speeds and weigh about 8.8 oz. The item number 9050103 can be found on the product box and on a sticker on the backside of the fan itself.