CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans
Published: December 26, 2002Recall ID: 03064Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Lollipop" printed on the fan blade cover, have model numbers V1185, V1186, V1865 and V1783, which can be found on the motor housing. The V1185, V1186, and V1865 models have labels that read, "Hi Velocity Lollipop Air Circular." The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor mounted or table top units. The model V1783 has a clip-on base.
Affected Products
Electric Fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Brooklyn-Lollipop-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Fans- |
| Title | CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/fan_0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Electric Fan |
| Hazards › Name | These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Brooklyn Lollipop have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Electric Fans |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 1938 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 |
| Recall I D | 2340 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also can return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 7 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11206. |
| Importers › Name | Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY |
| Retailers › Name | Discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from May 2000 through July 2002, for between $10 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2002-12-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Lollipop" printed on the fan blade cover, have model numbers V1185, V1186, V1865 and V1783, which can be found on the motor housing. The V1185, V1186, and V1865 models have labels that read, "Hi Velocity Lollipop Air Circular." The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor mounted or table top units. The model V1783 has a clip-on base. |
| Recall Number | 03064 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Brooklyn Lollipop collect at (718) 388-9526 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |