Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 24, 2011 CPSC #11183

Quick answer

Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #11183, announced on March 24, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.. Affected brand: Lasko Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans.

Affected products

Box fans

Recalled brands

Lasko Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.

Recall date

March 24, 2011

Categories

Fans

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11183?

CPSC recall #11183 covers Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 24, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans.

What is the remedy for recall #11183?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11183 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Lasko-Recalls-Box-Fans-Due-To-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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