CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, 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 "Top Choice" printed on the fan blade cover, were sold under seven different model names: SF16BU(BE), SF16BK, DF16BU(BE), DF18, FL18, and BSD-18066. The model name can be found on the motor housing. The DF18 and FL18 models have a label that reads, "Hi Velocity Top Choice Air Circulator," which is also located on the fan blade cover. The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor-mounted or table-top units. The fans were manufactured in China.
Affected Products
Electric Fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Thrifty-Paper-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Fans- |
| Title | CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/fan.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Image of Electric Fan |
| Hazards › Name | These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Thrifty Paper Co. 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 26,000 |
| Recall I D | 2292 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 110 West Graham Ave., Hempstead, N.Y., 11550. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 2000 through June 2002, for between $10 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2002-10-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Top Choice" printed on the fan blade cover, were sold under seven different model names: SF16BU(BE), SF16BK, DF16BU(BE), DF18, FL18, and BSD-18066. The model name can be found on the motor housing. The DF18 and FL18 models have a label that reads, "Hi Velocity Top Choice Air Circulator," which is also located on the fan blade cover. The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor-mounted or table-top units. The fans were manufactured in China. |
| Distributors › Name | Thrifty Paper Co. Inc., of Hempstead, NY |
| Recall Number | 03005 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Thrifty Paper Co. toll-free at (888) 281-3281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |