CPSCGeneral Alert

Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.

Name: Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.
Brand: Desk Fans
SKU: CPSC-01036a
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 21, 2000Recall ID: 01036aCategory: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

The desk fan being recalled is a 16-inch "PIONEER" brand. The desk fan is labeled on its base as "PIONEER, 16" DESK FAN, MADE IN TAIWAN".

Affected Products

T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Desk-Fans-Recalled-by-Morton-Paper-Co
Title	Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.
Images › U R L	http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/69976/01036.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled "PIONEER" desk fan
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	T16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans
Products › Type	Fans
Products › Category I D	1938
Products › Number Of Units	About 4,500
Recall I D	349
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Importers › Name	The Morton Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y,
Retailers › Name	Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1999 through June 2000, for about $20.
Recall Date	2000-11-21T00:00:00
Description	The desk fan being recalled is a 16-inch "PIONEER" brand. The desk fan is labeled on its base as "PIONEER, 16" DESK FAN, MADE IN TAIWAN".
Recall Number	01036a
Consumer Contact	For more information, call Morton Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2025-12-15T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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