16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans
CPSC Recall #01-036a — November 20, 2000
Product
16-inch "PIONEER" brand desk fans
Description
PRODUCT: Desk Fans - The Morton Paper Co., of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 4,500 desk fans. The desk fan being recalled is a 16-inch "PIONEER" brand. The desk fan is labeled on its base as "PIONEER, 16" DESK FAN, MADE IN TAIWAN". Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans from April 1999 through June 2000 for about $20. PROBLEM: The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Morton Paper Co. collect at (718) 417-1717 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 4,500
Sold At
Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans from April 1999 through June 2000 for about $20.
Manufactured In
Taiwan