CPSC and Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of 5.6 Million Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lasko Products Inc. of West Chester, Pennsylvania, have announced the voluntary recall of about 5.6 million Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans, because an electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

The recalled fans were manufactured in the United States and sold at discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.To date, 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.

The 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:

Detailed information and pictures of affected models can be found at www.laskoproducts.com.

Consumers should contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor. For additional information, consumers can visit Lasko’s Web site at www.laskoproducts.com or call the firm at (800) 984-3311 anytime.