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Fire / OverheatingNovember 21, 2000CPSC #01036a

Desk Fans Recalled by Morton Paper Co.

Brand
Unknown
Product
Furniture
Units affected
4,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The desk fan being recalled is a 16-inch "PIONEER" brand. The desk fan is labeled on its base as "PIONEER, 16" DESK FAN, MADE IN TAIWAN".

Hazard

The fans could overheat during use, and do not have sufficient guards to prevent possible finger entrapment. These fans present electrocution, shock, fire, and finger amputation hazards.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1999 through June 2000, for about $20.

Photos

Recalled "PIONEER" desk fan
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