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Posted: 11:30 AM Mar 24, 2011
CPSC: 4.8 Million Box Fans Recalled for Fire Risk
Millions of box fans are being recalled because of fire risk.
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Millions of box fans are being recalled because of fire risk.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall
Thursday of about 4.8 million box fans made by Pennsylvania-based
Lasko Products Inc. The commission says an electrical failure in the fan's motor can pose a fire hazard.
No injuries have been reported. But the company has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures. That includes two house fires and one barn fire - all of which involved extensive property damage.
The fans were made in the United States and sold at mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005.
Consumers are asked to stop using the fans and contact Lasko at
877-445-1314 for a fused plug safety adapter.
Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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LMAO@Ted
Not to worry. All recalled fans are now available at Wal Mart for only $19.99. Was $15 but the added heater function will cost you more.
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