CPSC official recall · 04157

CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans

召回日期:2004-06-10官方最后发布:2025-02-19适用地区:美国
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危险说明 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.

受影响产品

SMC brand oscillating floor fans
Units:About 2.2 million

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • CPSC is aware of 31 incidents in which the cord on these fans was damaged, which resulted in smoke and fires. At least nine of these incidents resulted in substantial property damage.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • 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.

消费者联系信息

For information on receiving a refund, consumers should contact SMC Marketing Corp. toll-free at (800) 527-3675 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information about store returns, consumers can call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商:SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas

制造国家/地区:China

进口商:Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

零售商: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.