FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2006
Release #06-085
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 984-3311
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box
and Pivoting Floor Fans
Units: About 5.6 million
Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly
associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries,
including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported
fires resulted in extensive property damage.
Description: This recall involves various models of Lasko, Galaxy, Air
King and General Electric fans manufactured between January 1999 and
July 2001, and sold through February 2004. Styles and model numbers of
recalled fans, which are either stamped or on a label on the bottom of
the fans, are listed below:
Lasko Box Fan Models 3700, 3723, 3733, 3750
Lasko Cyclone Fan Models 3510, 3550, 3800, 35105
Lasko Wind Machine Models 3300 and 3521
Lasko Air Companion Model 3515
Lasko Air Director Model 2135
Lasko Wind Tunnel Models 3400 and 3410
General Electric Box Fan Model 106620
General Electric Cyclone Fan Models 106600, 106630
Galaxy Box Fan Model 3733
Air King Cyclone Fan (20" deluxe pivot fan) Model 9500
Air King Air Companion (15" deluxe pivot fan) Model 9515
Detailed information and pictures of affected models can be found at
www.laskoproducts.com
Sold at: Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000
through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact
Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit Lasko's Web site at
www.laskoproducts.com or call the firm at (800) 984-3311 anytime.