CPSC and Retailers Announce Recall of Envirotech Electric
Fans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and 10 retailers are recalling about
780,000 plastic oscillating electric fans imported by
Envirotech Electric Inc. of Cerritos, Calif. The fans'
plastic enclosures are extremely flammable and the power
cords can come apart and expose live electrical parts,
presenting fire and shock hazards to consumers. In addition,
these fans carry counterfeit Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
marks and do not comply with UL's safety requirements.
CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving these fans.
This recall is being issued to prevent the possibility of
injury.
The 3-speed oscillating fans subject to this recall
come in either the floor stand or desk top models, which are
8, 9, 12, 16 or 18 inches high. The word "Envirotech" is
printed on the fan along with one of the following model
numbers: FB-102H, FBD-208, FBD-612, FC-071A, FC-0171A,
FC-1071A, FCP-167J, FD-125J, FD-12SD, FD-164J, FD-122L, FS-
124J, FS-161J, FS-164J or FS-181J. The model number
is on a silver label on the bottom of the fan's base.
The fans are packaged in multi-colored cardboard boxes
that read in part, "Envirotech...Made in China."
The fans have been sold nationwide from January 1997
through June 1997 for between $15 and $35, depending on the
model, through the following retail stores: Hechinger's,
All American Home Centers, Home Base, BJ's Wholesale Club, Ace
Hardware, Marc's, Menard's, Rose's
Stores and Supply One.
Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and
return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumers should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 if
they have questions about this recall.
