# CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-10-08 · 03005 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 03005
- **Date:** 2002-10-08
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Electric Fans

## Hazards

These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, overheat and have an improperly sized grill, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.

## Retailer(s)

Discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 2000 through June 2002, for between $10 and $15.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Top Choice" printed on the fan blade cover, were sold under seven different model names: SF16BU(BE), SF16BK, DF16BU(BE), DF18, FL18, and BSD-18066. The model name can be found on the motor housing. The DF18 and FL18 models have a label that reads, "Hi Velocity Top Choice Air Circulator," which is also located on the fan blade cover. The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor-mounted or table-top units. The fans were manufactured in China.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Thrifty-Paper-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Fans-)
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