T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans
Published November 21, 2000
Summary
CPSC records recall 01036a, published November 21, 2000. Reported units: About 4,500.
What's the hazard
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 to do
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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Recall details
- Brand
- The Morton Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y,
- Distributor
- Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1999 through June 2000, for about $20.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01036a on November 21, 2000. Reported hazard: 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: The Morton Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y,.