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C O N S U M E R A L E R T S
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
Effective: March 24,
2011
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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), in
cooperation with the firm named
below, has announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. It is illegal to
resell or attempt to resell a
recalled consumer product. |
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Name of product: |
Box fans |
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Units: |
About 4.8 million units |
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Manufacturer: |
Lasko Products Inc., of
West Chester, Pa. |
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Hazard: |
An
electrical failure in the fan's
motor poses a fire hazard to
consumers. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
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. |
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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. |
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Model Number 3720 |
Model Number 3723 |
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Model Number 3733 |
Model Number 4733 |
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Sold at: |
Mass merchandisers nationwide
from July 2002 through December
2005 for between $12 and $25. |
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Manufactured in: |
United States |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should immediately
stop using the recalled fans and
contact Lasko to receive
a free fused plug safety
adapter. |
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Consumer Contact: |
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Lasko toll
free at (877) 445-1314
anytime or visit the firm's
website at
www.laskoproducts.com. |
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