Brooklyn Lollipop · Recalled
CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 22,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Lollipop" printed on the fan blade cover, have model numbers V1185, V1186, V1865 and V1783, which can be found on the motor housing. The V1185, V1186, and V1865 models have labels that read, "Hi Velocity Lollipop Air Circular." The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor mounted or table top units. The model V1783 has a clip-on base.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from May 2000 through July 2002, for between $10 and $15.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY
Incident log
CPSC and Brooklyn Lollipop have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also can return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 7 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11206.
For more information, call Brooklyn Lollipop collect at (718) 388-9526 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 26 2002; last revised MAY 13 2025.