CPSCGeneral Alert
Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 21, 2021Recall ID: 21169Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple colors. The fans have a one touch button with three speeds and weigh about 8.8 oz. The item number 9050103 can be found on the product box and on a sticker on the backside of the fan itself.
Affected Products
Rechargeable handheld fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Rite-Aid-Recalls-Rechargeable-Handheld-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_28.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled rechargeable handheld fan -blue |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_25.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled rechargeable handheld fan -pink |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_17.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled rechargeable handheld fan -purple |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_9.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled rechargeable handheld fan -purple (back) |
| Hazards › Name | The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Rite Aid has received two consumer reports of the rechargeable handheld fans overheating and emitting smoke. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rechargeable handheld fans |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,780 |
| Recall I D | 9104 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Rite Aid, of Camp Hill, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | Rite Aid stores nationwide from April 2021 through June 2021 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2021-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple colors. The fans have a one touch button with three speeds and weigh about 8.8 oz. The item number 9050103 can be found on the product box and on a sticker on the backside of the fan itself. |
| Recall Number | 21169 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Rite Aid at 800-748-3243 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or online at www.riteaid.com and click on "Customer Care" at the bottom of the page and then "Product Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2021-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |