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Model CYHD-103 "Snow" brand nine-inch oscillating fan

CPSC Recall #84-067 - November 5, 1984

Recall Summary

Recall Number84-067
Recall DateNovember 5, 1984
Remedy TypeRefund
Units Affected26,000
ImporterCollins Co. Ltd., of Secaucus, New Jersey
Manufactured InTaiwan

Where It Was Sold

The fan was imported in 1983 by Collins Co.
Ltd. and was sold through Wal-Mart Stores
Inc. to consumers in about 20 southern and midwestern states. 

Product

Model CYHD-103 "Snow" brand nine-inch oscillating fan

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Collins Co. Ltd., Secaucus, New Jersey, to-day announced the voluntary recall of 26,000 model CYHD-103 "Snow" brand nine inch 2-speed oscillating fans. These fans were sold by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Wal-Mart has agreed to assist in the recall program. The Commission staff believes that some of the fans may have a defective 2-speed control switch which could result in overheating of the fan motor and ignition of the plastic motor case, and that the product therefore presents a fire hazard.Seven fires involving the use of this fan have been reported in 1983 and 1984. Although no personal injuries have resulted, the Commission staff is concerned about the danger to consumers from such fan fires occurring at night or while persons nearby are asleep.Collins and Wal-Mart have discontinued distribution of the fan. The fan was imported in 1983 by Collins Co., Ltd. and was sold through Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to consumers in about 20 southern and midwestern states. The fan sold for about $20 dollars.Collins through Wal-Mart is offering purchasers a full refund for the return of this recalled fan to any of Wal-Mart's 693 retail stores. If return to a Wal-Mart store is inconvenient due to the distance involved, consumers may obtain a full refund by calling Collins Co. Ltd. at 201-866-9560 for instructions to ship their fans to the company. As an alternative, consumers may write to Thomas C. Anderson, Collins Co. Ltd., 110 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094.Consumers can determine if they own the recalled fan by examining and identifying their fan as follows:(1)the brand name "Snow" appears at the center of the fan blade guard or grill,(2)the metal plate on the bottom of the fan is labeled, "Model CYHD-103 9" oscillating Fan ... Chin Yung Ho Enterprises Co., Ltd., Taichung, Taiwan",(3)the original shipping carton is labeled as "2-speed 9" Oscillating Deluxe Fan ... Distributed by Collins Industries, Inc., Secaucus, N.J.",(4)the fan has a two speed control switch near the base which slides vertically (up or down), with the positions "O", "L" and "H"(5)The fan is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.Since similar Snow brand Chin Yung Ho 9" fans have been sold by other retailers nationwide, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. requests that consumers return only those fans purchased from its stores. Wal-Mart advises owners who have purchased Snow brand 9" fans from other retailers to contact those retailers or the CPSC to determine if the product has been recalled or may be hazardous.Wal-Mart will alert owners of the recall by posting signs at all 693 of its retail stores and by providing recall notice information to its customers. Information concerning this matter is also available to consumers on CPSC's toll free Hotline, at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (800) 638-8270.

Hazard

Some of the fans may have a defective 2-speed control switch which could result in overheating of the fan motor and ignition of the plastic motor case, therefore presenting a fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

Seven fires involving the use of this fan have been reported in 1983 and 1984. No personal injuries have resulted.

Remedy Instructions

Collins through Wal-Mart is offering purchasers a full refund for the return of this recalled fan to any of Wal-Mart's 693 retail stores. If return to a Wal-Mart store is inconvenient due to the distance involved, consumers may obtain a full refund by calling Collins Co. Ltd. at 201-866-9560 for instructions to ship their fans to the company. As an alternative, consumers may write to Thomas C. Anderson, Collins Co. Ltd., 110 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094. Since similar Snow brand Chin Yung Ho 9" fans have been sold by other retailers nationwide, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. requests that consumers return only those fans purchased from its stores. 

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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