Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-07-25 · 13249
Hazards
The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
13249
Date
2013-07-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Soleil portable fan heaters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
Importer(s)
Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.