CPSCGeneral Alert
Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
Published: March 24, 2011Recall ID: 11183Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans.
Affected Products
Box fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Lasko-Recalls-Box-Fans-Due-To-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11183.11183a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Model Number 3720 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11183.11183b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model Number 3723 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11183.11183c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model Number 3733 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11183.11183d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Model Number 4733 |
| Hazards › Name | An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Lasko has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Box fans |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 67908 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4.8 million units |
| Recall I D | 643 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans. |
| Recall Number | 11183 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Lasko toll free at (800) 233-0268 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.laskoproducts.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |