CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans
Published: June 10, 2004Recall ID: 04157Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
SMC brand oscillating floor fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-SMC-and-Home-Depot-Announce-Recall-of-Oscillating-Fans- |
| Title | CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SMC-oscillating-fan.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "SMC" brand oscillating floor fan |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | SMC brand oscillating floor fans |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 1938 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2.2 million |
| Recall I D | 2633 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2004-06-10T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04157 |
| Manufacturers › Name | SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |