CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans

Fire & burns

The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.

Units: About 2.2 million
Reports: 31
Injuries: —
Deaths: —
Price: $20
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 recall includes 18-inch, pedestal floor fans with model number SR-18 or SP-18. The model number is on the back of the fan beside the on/off button. All of the recalled fans are white with the brand name, "SMC," written on the face plate of the front grill.

The file

Sold at: The Home Depot sold these fans, from January 1997 through October 2001, for about $20. The recalled fans also were sold at other retailers, some of which have gone out of business.
Product type: Fans
Made in: China
Recalled by: Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., SMC Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas

Incident log

CPSC is aware of 31 incidents in which the cord on these fans was damaged, which resulted in smoke and fires. At least nine of these incidents resulted in substantial property damage.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact SMC Marketing Corp. for instructions on receiving a refund. The Home Depot will accept all recalled fans.

For information on receiving a refund, consumers should contact SMC Marketing Corp. toll-free at (800) 527-3675 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information about store returns, consumers can call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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 JUN 10 2004; last revised FEB 19 2025.