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Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled July 21, 2021 · CPSC recall 21169 · Rite Aid

Recalled rechargeable handheld fan -blueRecalled rechargeable handheld fan -pinkRecalled rechargeable handheld fan -purpleRecalled rechargeable handheld fan -purple (back)
Hazard
The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 9,780
Incidents / injuries
Rite Aid has received two consumer reports of the rechargeable handheld fans overheating and emitting smoke. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.

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.

Product
Rechargeable handheld fans
Imported by
Rite Aid, of Camp Hill, Pa.
Retailers
Rite Aid stores nationwide from April 2021 through June 2021 for about $10.
Made in
China

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

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