CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fa...
Published: November 22, 2005Recall ID: 06037Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Oscillating Electric Tower Fan
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Haier-America-Trading-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Oscillating-Electric-Tower-Fans |
| Title | CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/94bb58008d0a4c41b98b71384805c7c2.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Fan |
| Hazards › Name | Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns. |
| Products › Name | Oscillating Electric Tower Fan |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 1938 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 150,000 |
| Recall I D | 3165 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2005-11-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Haier America Trading LLC, of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 06037 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Haier toll-free at (877) 337-3639 anytime or email the firm at productinfo@haieramerica.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |