CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans

Recalled June 10, 2004 · CPSC recall 04157 · SMC and Home Depot

Hazard

The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact SMC Marketing Corp. for instructions on receiving a refund. The Home Depot will accept all recalled fans.

Units

About 2.2 million

Incidents / injuries

CPSC is aware of 31 incidents in which the cord on these fans was damaged, which resulted in smoke and fires. At least nine of these incidents resulted in substantial property damage.

Description

The recall includes 18-inch, pedestal floor fans with model number SR-18 or SP-18. The model number is on the back of the fan beside the on/off button. All of the recalled fans are white with the brand name, "SMC," written on the face plate of the front grill.

What to do

Contact

For information on receiving a refund, consumers should contact SMC Marketing Corp. toll-free at (800) 527-3675 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information about store returns, consumers can call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

SMC brand oscillating floor fans

Manufacturer(s)

SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas

Imported by

Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Retailers

The Home Depot sold these fans, from January 1997 through October 2001, for about $20. The recalled fans also were sold at other retailers, some of which have gone out of business.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →