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Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans

CPSC Recall #06-085 — February 7, 2006

Recall #06-085 Date: February 7, 2006 Remedy: Repair

Product

Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa., is recalling about 5.6 million Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans. An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor FansUnits: About 5.6 millionManufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.Hazard: An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported fires resulted in extensive property damage.Description: This recall involves various models of Lasko, Galaxy, Air King and General Electric fans manufactured between January 1999 and July 2001, and sold through February 2004. Styles and model numbers of recalled fans, which are either stamped or on a label on the bottom of the fans, are listed below:BrandType of FanModel NumbersLaskoBox FanCyclone FanWind MachineAir CompanionAir DirectorWind TunnelModels 3700, 3723, 3733, 3750Models 3510, 3550, 3800, 35105Models 3300 and 3521Model 3515Model 2135Models 3400 and 3410General ElectricBox FanCyclone FanModel 106620Models 106600, 106630GalaxyBox FanModel 3733Air KingCyclone Fan (20" deluxe pivot fan)Air Companion (15" deluxe pivot fan)Model 9500Model 9515Detailed information and pictures of affected models can be found at www.laskoproducts.com.Sold at: Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit Lasko's Web site at www.laskoproducts.com or call the firm at (800) 233-0268 anytime.

Hazard

An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported fires resulted in extensive property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.

Units Affected

About 5.6 million

Sold At

Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.

Manufacturer

Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Manufactured In

United States

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