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Fire / OverheatingJuly 25, 2013CPSC #13249

Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Heaters
Units affected
107,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707. The model number is printed on the underside of the fan on a sticker. The circular table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans have a thermostat control on the bottom left front and a power and fan speed control on the bottom right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in diameter by 8½ inches tall.

Hazard

The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.

Photos

Home Depot Soleil portable fan heaterBox for Home Depot Soleil portable fan heaterSticker on Home Depot Soleil portable fan heater
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