Haier America Trading LLC · Recalled
CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans
Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 150,000
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20–$30
- 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
This recall involves a Haier oscillating electric tower fan, model FTM140GG. The gray tower fan has three speed settings and a 120-minute shut-off timer. "Haier" is printed on a silver label near the top of the front of the tower. The model number is printed on the lower back of the fan. No other Haier fans are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Haier America Trading LLC, of New York, N.Y., Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Incident log
Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable for the purchase from Haier of any available product. Consumers who previously received a $10 mail-in rebate will get a $20 coupon.
For additional information, contact Haier toll-free at (877) 337-3639 anytime or email the firm at productinfo@haieramerica.com
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 NOV 22 2005; last revised APR 15 2024.